Overview
We have a new opportunity for a Senior Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our offices in Wolverhampton. As our Senior Technical Manager, you will manage the technical matters relating to a number of projects or a single complex one and supervise the work of other team members in their own tasks. You will demonstrate a pro-active 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. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Responsibilities
* Manage the technical matters relating to a number of projects or a single complex one and supervise the work of other team members in their own tasks.
* Demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from project inception through to completion.
* Control the complete design process involving management of consultants, liaison with statutory and local authorities and other stakeholders as necessary.
* Ensure designs comply with legislation, standards and Vistry Group specifications, policies and procedures.
* Maintain knowledge of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical aspects relevant to the role, including Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning and Affordable Housing.
Qualifications & Experience
* Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
* BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering
* Extensive experience in a technical role at a residential house builder
* Good IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word
* Proven ability in a Technical Manager role, delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction
* Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask
* Commercial awareness and ability to make decisions within authority
* Able to lead and work as a team member
* Experience in analysing problems and delivering solutions
* Strong mathematical ability
* Ability to interpret designs and technical demands of others
* Professional appearance and aptitude at all times
* Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company
* Driven to achieve customer satisfaction
* Ability to work under pressure and accept feedback
* Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as needed
Desirable
* Member of professional body (e.g. ICE, CIAT, CIOB, MCIAT)
* Principle Designer and related Health and Safety training/qualifications
* Viewpoint drawing management system experience
* Proficient use of AutoCAD
* Experience managing technical fees and services costs to completion
* Continued professional development and staying up to date with industry changes
* Experience of people management and project leadership
Role Details
* Full-time
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Construction industry
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