Technical Manager | North west | Developer | £70k – £79k +P

Main Responsibilities:

As a member of the Regional senior leadership team it is crucial, to take a ‘whole company’ perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives, being a Ambassador for our vision, mission, values and our approach to performance excellence, whilst positively influencing and enhancing the profitability and operational effectiveness of the business.

A High level summary of key responsibilities:

·       Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities and to provide information required to purchase land.

·       Advise on and secure planning approvals, delivering and reporting as per Group policies and processes to meet the Region’s business plan.

·       Management of external planning, architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that all design in-formation is received, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget.

·       Coordinate the preparation of the Pre tender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the procedures.

·       Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g piling and sup-porting procurement department through procurement process.

·       Provide the RMD and Land Director with operational and tactical planning reports and assessments presenting clear and reasoned planning advice in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements.

The Ideal Candidate:

·       A relevant qualification and/or broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.

·       Good strong knowledge of the full development/Technical process/Commercial awareness

·       Broad knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement.

·       Ability to create and manage programmes, in particular Critical Path.

·       Previous experience as either a project or discipline manage within a development organisation.

·       Working in a multi-disciplinary environment

·       Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD

·       Good Organisational skills

·       Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements

·       Strong verbal and written communication

·       Numerical and Literate

·       Broad awareness of H&S/CDM regulations

·       Technically competent in using AutoCAD

Benefits:

·       Up to £79,000 (DOE)

·       Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays

·       Choice of company car or car allowance

·       Discretionary Bonus Scheme

·       Holiday Buy Back Scheme

·       Company Pension Scheme

·       Private Medical Insurance Scheme

·       Healthshield membership

·       Life Assurance Scheme

·       Share Purchase Plan