Technical services manager

Join Wernick Group Limited, Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation, with a proud legacy spanning over 90 years since 1934. We specialise in the design and construction of innovative, temporary and permanent modular building projects, delivering sophisticated and sustainable offsite solutions. Our approach inspires creative architectural individuality, ensuring accelerated project delivery and setting new standards in the construction industry.

As our Technical Services Manager for the Mod Hire Division, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team of technicians, driving the successful delivery of high-quality technical designs for adaptation and construction. You will coordinate all technical design activities, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards. This pivotal role involves providing essential technical support to various departments and establishing robust technical standards that underpin our commitment to excellence and innovation in modular building.

About The Role

As Technical Services Manager, you will be at the forefront of our Mod Hire Division, driving technical excellence and innovation. This dynamic role involves leading a skilled team, ensuring the seamless delivery of design solutions, and upholding the highest standards of compliance and quality across all projects. You will foster cross-functional collaboration and act as a key technical authority, directly impacting our project success and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically support material scheduling and procurement, collaborating to optimise supplier orders and project timelines.
• Act as the critical link between technical design and production, providing detailed information and project clarifications to maximise manufacturing output.
• Offer expert technical guidance to the Design and Estimating teams, contributing to accurate and competitive project proposals.
• Lead and efficiently manage the Technical Team's workload, allocating projects, and implementing robust tracking systems for progress, drawing approvals, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and oversee the entire technical design process, ensuring all deliverables meet agreed timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Approve technical drawings, guaranteeing full compliance with building regulations, industry standards, and internal design specifications.
• Collaborate with Planning Consultants to strategically plan, manage, and monitor the submission and progress of planning applications.
• Liaise proactively with Approved Building Control bodies, providing necessary clarifications for seamless project progression.
• Produce comprehensive weekly reports for production and construction teams, detailing progress, identifying challenges, and proposing actionable recommendations.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance the Standard Details Library, serving as a critical resource for design consistency and efficiency.
• Foster collaboration with the Design Team to drive continuous improvement, creating and updating Revit families, and championing Revit best practices through training and support.
• Provide exceptional guidance, mentorship, and supervision to the design and technical team, cultivating a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment.
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and consultants, ensuring effective communication, resolving technical issues, and providing expert guidance throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
• Represent the technical team in internal and external meetings, ensuring project delivery aligns with budget and programme requirements.
• Serve as a primary technical advisor to other departments, particularly the commercial team, developing innovative technical solutions for diverse projects.
• Design and lead internal training and development programmes, enhancing team knowledge of regulations and industry best practices.

Essential Requirements:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a Construction-related discipline.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing design teams and successfully delivering complex construction projects.
• Robust knowledge of technical design principles, RIBA Plan of Work, building regulations, and construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.

Desirable Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline.
• Proficiency in using Revit.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with BIM software, processes, and related technologies.
• A meticulous approach with a keen eye for detail, focusing on quality and accuracy.
• Commercial awareness and a solid understanding of project budgets and financial implications.

Required Criteria

• Proficient in MS Office software.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a Construction related discipline
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience in managing design teams and delivering construction projects
• Strong knowledge of technical design principles, RIBA Plan of Work, building regulations, and construction practices
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Desired Criteria

• Degree or equivalent in a construction related discipline
• Ability to work within Revit
• Proficiency in BIM software, processes and related technologies
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets and financial implications;

Skills Needed

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.

The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Company Benefits

Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Shopping Cashback, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual Rise, Profit Share, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

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