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We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to support the Head of Technical with ensuring the Technical team are fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department’s workload. The Technical team is involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation.
Job Responsibility:
Assess potential developments and production of detailed technical reports, including site visits with the appropriate members of the management team to ensure the best cost engineered solution is produced for the land
Effectively manage the Team (Internal and External) to ensure the provision of required level of services in a pro-active and professional manner to enable other departments to fulfil their role
Ensure that schemes are designed to Crocus’ standards to suit building, marketing and economic considerations and demonstrate clear understanding and knowledge of external factors including Local Authority Planning and Highways, Drainage undertakers, Service companies, Local Committees, Action Groups and Resident issues as required
Production of engineering site feasibilities with liaison with heads of department and external authorities and agencies to achieve best standards for Crocus
Develop good working relationships with Local Authorities and ensure knowledge of Local Authorities, and knowledge of the many techniques applicable to the Housing Industry to ensure easy approvals and fast, marketable, economic house building
Requirements:
Individual who is qualified as an Engineer or a Quantity Surveyor - HNC in Engineering, RIBA qualified or NVQ Level 5 in a relevant subject
Demonstrable effective experience of working for a major housebuilder or contractor in a similar role or at the level of Design/Technical Manager
Proven ability to manage technical documentation and information flow
Excellent communicator, with high detail orientation
Extensive experience of working within established development methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical services and how they impact on site acquisition and development
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing technical information
IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Professional, reliable, and organised with a commitment to quality
Willingness to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion
What we offer:
Covers the membership fee of one professional body relevant to your job role, and excellent opportunities for training & courses
Generous holiday entitlement, Holiday Trading, Volunteer and study days, and Enhanced Family Leave
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing check-ins
Aviva Pension Scheme
Choose your contribution and Saffron match up to 10%, and we offer Life Assurance cover
Bupa Private Medical Insurance, Medicash Cashback Plan [eligible after probation completion]