Senior Technical Manager
At Bellway, we recognize that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individuals in the workplace.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our South London Division is looking to recruit a Senior Technical Manager to join the Division’s Technical team.
The Role
The role of Senior Technical Manager will support the Head of Technical, and the wider business including our Construction, Commercial and Sales teams in the execution of construction projects through ongoing support and timely delivery of accurate architectural and technical information. The Senior Technical Manager will also be responsible for the management of the wider technical team, ensuring day-to-day activities and tasks are delivered accurately and on time.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
1. Support the Head of Technical / Technical Director in managerial issues and provide relevant reporting where required, including supporting, mentoring, and managing.
2. Ensure regular Design Team Meetings at the early stage of development occur with the relevant consultants.
3. Oversee the production of working drawings and detail information, ensuring that it is complete, coherent, accurate, and available on time.
4. Provide technical support during land buying, planning, sales, construction, and post-construction.
5. Take new site information from Land and check it prior to committing to the drawing stage.
6. Assess planning information for obvious Building Regulation requirements.
7. Agree programmes, packages, detail packages, and superstructures before final issue.
8. Ensure consultants are briefed on required distribution of drawing information and key dates to meet procurement requirements.
9. Ensure NHBC approval is obtained, and any conditions are cleared promptly to avoid delays to completions.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience:
1. Experience of working as a Senior Technical Manager/Technical Manager within a large volume Company.
2. Experience working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry in a technical/architectural function, running numerous projects simultaneously.
3. A track record for effectively managing a high performing team.
Qualifications and Training:
1. HNC/HND in a building-related topic.
2. CSCS card or equivalent.
3. Current full UK driving licence.
Skills and Aptitude:
1. Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail.
2. Methodical, conscientious, organized and works to deliver high standards.
3. Ability to recognize problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.
4. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
5. Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
6. Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively.
7. Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
Working Conditions
Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings. Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.
In return we can offer you:
1. Competitive salary.
2. Competitive annual bonus.
3. Contributory pension scheme.
4. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
5. Access to discounts and benefits portal.
6. ShareSave Scheme.
7. Cycle to Work Scheme.
8. Life assurance.
9. Holiday Purchase Scheme.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
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