Senior Technical Manager
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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our [NAME] Division is looking to recruit a Senior Technical Manager to join the Division’s Technical team.
The Role
The Senior Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Strategic Land Delivery Director and Strategic Land Planning Teams to ensure that strategic land projects are technically robust. This position will focus on delivering high-quality technical input into projects. Acting as a key liaison between the Strategic Land and Divisional Technical teams, ensuring consistency and best practice across all projects.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Support the Strategic Land planning teams and provide relevant reporting where required, including supporting, mentoring and managing
Ensure regular Design Team Meetings, at an early stage of development, occur within the relevant consultants
Provide technical expertise to ensure planning applications for strategic land projects are accurate, compliant, and commercially sound.
Review and advise on technical aspects of strategic land schemes, identifying risks and opportunities early in the process.
Facilitate technical input from divisions into strategic land projects and planning submissions.
Take new site information from Land and check it before committing to the drawing stage
Work closely with divisional commercial teams to ensure technical solutions are cost-effective and aligned with project budgets.
The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
Experience of working as a Senior Technical Manager/Technical Manager within a large volume Company
Experience working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry in a technical/architectural function, running numerous projects simultaneously
A track record for effectively managing a high-performing team
Qualifications and Training
HNC/HND in a building related topic
CSCS card or equivalent
Current full UK driving licence
Skills and Aptitude
Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
Committed to diversity and inclusion
Working Conditions
Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings
Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
Core hours
In return we can offer you:
Competitive salary
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received