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We are looking for a Technical and Aftercare Manager to join our Development team.
This exciting new opportunity will see you working at the intersection of construction, customer care and innovation, acting as the technical lead for our post-completion process - from practical completion, through to defect resolution and customer aftercare.
You will work across teams, bridging Development, Assets, and Neighbourhood to ensure our specification is continually reviewed, and that homes meet the highest standards so our residents have a home they feel safe and comfortable in.
You will also play a key role in our Towards Zero Carbon strategy, helping us evaluate and embed innovative, energy-efficient technologies in our homes.
Key Accountabilities
Defect management and customer care: Manage and coordinate the resolution of defects during the liability period, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes. Act as the main point of contact between contractors, Employers Agents, and internal teams. Lead on post-completion complaints handling, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently. Monitor customer satisfaction through surveys and post occupation reviews to drive service improvements
Technical compliance and quality assurance: Support the review of property specifications and site inspections to ensure compliance with key standards, including Welsh Government Development Quality Requirements (DQR), Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS), Secure by Design, and Lifetime Homes. Conduct thorough post-contract reviews of drawings and specifications, incorporating feedback from internal departments and residents to ensure practical and compliant delivery
Innovation and sustainability: Assist in implementing our Towards Zero Carbon strategy by researching and evaluating innovative building products and technologies, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. Monitor the performance and usability of new technologies, ensuring they meet expectations and are fit for purpose
Project and stakeholder management: Lead on the resolution of latent defects, coordinating with relevant personnel to ensure timely closure. Manage relationships with Employers Agents, contractors, and Local Authorities to complete current and historic sectional agreements and facilitate the release of bonds. Liaise with solicitors on legal queries or disputes arising post-completion, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
Data and Documentation Oversight: Oversee the collation, review, and transfer of essential documentation, including site certifications, health and safety files, and building manuals, ensuring accurate handover to internal teams such as Assets and Celtic Horizons. Coordinate the submission of scheme data to Local Authorities and Welsh Government, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
Cross-Departmental collaboration: Work closely with internal teams including Project Managers, Assets, Neighbourhood, and Celtic Horizons to ensure seamless communication and implementation of post-completion processes. Develop and support engagement strategies to ensure all stakeholders understand and deliver on their responsibilities within the defect resolution process.
• Relevant experience of working in construction and site management, including the use of detailed design drawings and scheme specifications
• An understanding of working with social housing providers
• Ability to demonstrate sound project governance and technical knowledge relating to construction, including health & safety, planning legislation, building regulations and other statutory and regulatory requirements
• Understanding of the necessary operational and management skills required to lead a team of technical specialists and be an excellent team player, with the ability to provide line management, mentoring and/or support as required
• Good communication skills; able to convey technical and complex information clearly to a range of audiences, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Full drivers license with access to a car
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, etc
• Experience of working with social housing providers that provide mixed tenure, market rent, outright sale and non-mainstream affordable housing
• A working knowledge of Welsh Government social housing initiatives and funding criteria
Your cover letter must address each of the essential and desirable criteria, detailing your knowledge and experience in relation to each one, in no more than 1,000 words.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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