Technical Manager

Vistry Group; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Vistry Group in Brentwood is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee remediation works on legacy projects. This role combines technical and project management responsibilities and offers extensive career progression opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in Construction, extensive built environment experience, and strong knowledge of building regulations.

We offer competitive benefits including a salary, bonuses, and up to 39 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working within the built environment.
• Conversant with building regulations, CDM Regulations and Health and Safety.
• Ability to co‑ordinate project teams and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from bid or tender through to completion.
• Deliver technical duties throughout all project stages.
• Manage the delivery of infrastructure services and landscaping.

Skills

Integrity

Caring

Quality

Project management

Technical knowledge

Education

Professional qualification from a recognised institution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager within our Special Projects division managing remediation works on legacy projects across the Group based out of our Brentwood offices. The Technical Manager position will be an integrated technical role with both technical & project management aspects. The role will offer excellent experience, on-the-job training and career progression opportunities within the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4× your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

Requirements

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Professional qualification from a recognised institution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction
• Extensive experience working within the built environment
• Conversant with building regulations, CDM Regulations and Health and Safety
• Co‑ordinate project teams throughout the planning and development process, monitoring progress to ensure the delivery of projects on time and in budget
• Ensure all coordination issues relating to tenders and contract issues are implemented between design team, construction team, employer’s agent and client
• Manage the technical and design process of the project from Site investigation and briefing through Planning Consent to Practical Completion
• Provide technical advice on the feasibility of projects, determining constraints and advising on budgets, phasing and timing
• Produce, monitor and update development fees & utility costs budgets and cash flows for all project phases

Key Responsibilities

• To be the technical lead of a project from bid or tender through to completion
• Delivery of technical duties through all stages of the project
• Provide post‑completion technical support as required
• Act as the client focal point and construction team co‑ordinator during the construction phase of the project
• Manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping
• Manage the delivery of work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, e.g. project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and suppliers/contractors
• Collate and review existing drawing information to establish accurate project data and specifications to prioritise remediation works
• Review visual inspection reports and assess the height of building
• Discuss with a fire engineer to agree the extent of potential works required and areas to open up to investigate existing external wall build‑up, cladding types and fire stopping
• Review intrusive reports in conjunction with external consultants and fire engineer and agree with all parties the extent of works required

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award‑winning employer means we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do, they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership‑led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.