Skilled Careers are currently working with a long standing client who are looking to hire a Technical Manager to lead residential led projects in the south east, the Technical Manager will be office based with site visits.
The family owned developer have a history of delivering high-quality homes in the south east with a great work environment.
The Technical Manager should have experience in development/contracting and leading rc frame residential projects.
Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of the optimisation process through to sign off
Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme
Prepare technical specifications in line with requirements determined by the Land Acquisition budget and Technical/Sales Meetings
Ensure all statutory enquiries, crossovers, sewer connections are submitted and pursued for their timely return
Oversee the NHBC/Building Regulations applications to approval
Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved Planning Scheme
Preparation of Health & Safety Plans
Monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Development Estimator to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates
Oversee preparation of Brochure Plans, Conveyance Plans and Sales Area drawings
Attend site progress meeting and carry out site inspections
Attend meetings at various stages of projects (Technical hand-over, Project Meeting, Optimisation, Technical/Sales, Budget Meetings, etc.)
General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external
Attend Subcontractor interviews
Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction items that may arise
Skills & requirements
Developer or main contractor experience essential
Experience of working on large multi-unit RC frame residential projects
Good/Excellent technical knowledge of both residential and commercial construction, together with a degree of flair for design
The experience or the ability to understand the complexities of complex mixed use Regeneration projects
A working knowledge of Building Regulations, Code for sustainable Homes, NHBC (or the Warranty Provider required), Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry
To have good interpersonal communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams
Additional
Location - Watford
Salary - £70k - £80k + Package
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year