In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Cheltenham office.
As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on project managing the technical matters relating to projects within the region.
You will demonstrate a proactive approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project's inception through to its completion.
You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures.
Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 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 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values
- Integrity, Caring and Quality Full Current UK Driving License or equivalent Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator/Manager role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask.
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills Embrace the company's core values Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable BTEC HND/HNC, Degree or similar in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering Member of a professional body such as: ICE, CIAT, CIOB Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications.
Use of Viewpoint drawing management system.
Proficient use of Auto Cad.
Management of technical fees and services cost to complete.
More about the Technical Manager role Comply with the company Life of Site processes.
Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015.
Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy.
Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.
Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans.
Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements.
Manage utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner.
Manage street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business.
Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings.
Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Manage consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs.
Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP/HEM Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, etc.
Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c.
Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and assist in the information to discharge of planning conditions.
Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality.
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.