Overview
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The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, and are responsible for researching the best materials at the best cost. The role supports the design process and reports on all planning and architectural aspects from land acquisition through to site completions.
Responsibilities
* Provide a practical and cost effective design service to the company
* Liaise with external designers to ensure best practice is followed, costs are controlled, the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit
* Be jointly responsible for producing technical design solutions within cost plan or approved appraisal budget
* Support site evaluation, planning, architectural/ or engineering design and the investigation of technical problems with economically viable solutions
* Ensure Technical Department procedures are adhered to, and layouts, technical reports for land appraisal and required working drawings are provided within the agreed date schedule
* Liaise with Land/Development/Estimating/Construction/Sales Departments throughout the development process, providing technically correct information as required
* Take responsibility for liaison with regulatory bodies such as the NHBC and planning authorities to satisfy current standards and conditions
* Negotiate and deliver planning consents to the agreed timetable
* Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance throughout the team
* Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the company’s reputation
What You’ll Need
* A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business
* Excellent communicator, with high detail orientation
* Extensive experience of working within established development methodologies
* Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs
* Demonstrable effective experience of working for a major company in a similar role or at the level of either Planner, Architectural Technician or Design Engineer
* Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical services and how they impact on site acquisition and development
* Qualified as an Engineer, Architectural Technician or Planner to HNC level, RICS or RIBA qualified or NVQ Level 5 in a relevant subject
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
* Company Car or Cash Allowance
* Annual Medical Health Assessment
* 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
* Choice of Flexible Benefits
* Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Our company and benefits: Barratt adopts a hybrid working model where roles allow, combining office, site, and home working. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can progress and be proud to work with us.
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