Job Description
Technical Manager
Skilled Careers are currently working with a long standing client who are looking to hire a Technical Manager to lead residential led projects in the south east, the Technical Manager will be office based with site visits.
The family owned developer have a history of delivering high-quality homes in the south east with a great work environment.
The Technical Manager should have experience in development/contracting and leading rc frame residential projects.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the preparation of the optimisation process through to sign off
* Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme
* Prepare technical specifications in line with requirements determined by the Land Acquisition budget and Technical/Sales Meetings
* Ensure all statutory enquiries, crossovers, sewer connections are submitted and pursued for their timely return
* Oversee the NHBC/Building Regulations applications to approval
* Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved Planning Scheme
* Preparation of Health & Safety Plans
* Monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Development Estimator to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates
* Oversee preparation of Brochure Plans, Conveyance Plans and Sales Area drawings
* Attend site progress meeting and carry out site inspections
* Attend meetings at various stages of projects (Technical hand-over, Project Meeting, Optimisation, Technical/Sales, Budget Meetings, etc.)
* General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external
* Attend Subcontractor interviews
* Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction items that may arise
Skills & requirements
* Developer or main contractor experience essential
* Experience of working on large multi-unit RC frame residential projects
* Good/Excellent technical knowledge of both residential and commercial construction, together with a degree of flair for design
* The experience or the ability to understand the complexities of complex mixed use Regeneration projects
* A working knowledge of Building Regulations, Code for sustainable Homes, NHBC (or the Warranty Provider required), Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry
* To have good interpersonal communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams