Technical Director – Head of Clerk of Works role to grow and develop a successful Clerk of Works team. The employer is a Chartered Cost Consultancy practice based in East Midlands.
Applications from experienced Technical Directors who can demonstrate a wide understanding of the Clerk of Works and building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements.
This is a great opportunity to work and grow a supportive, ambitious, growing, and energetic team.
Project Details
As a Technical Director, you will be instrumental in leading and advancing our Clerk of Works services, driving the growth of the business.
You will be responsible for the overall quality of our Clerk of Works output, strategic direction, and key client account management while overseeing the training, development, and resource management of the Clerk of Works team.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Take overall responsibility for the quality of the Clerk of Works service delivery across the business and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.
* Act as the lead for all Clerk of Works service delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and service excellence, and oversee project appointments, invoicing, and scheme profitability.
* Manage team resources and workloads effectively to meet project requirements.
* Taking responsibility for allocated Key Client Accounts, building a relationship with the Key Client(s), ensuring complete satisfaction with services, and nurturing new work opportunities, and ensure the high-standard delivery of Clerk of Works services.
* Actively seeking new project opportunities and promoting the services of the practice at every opportunity including attendance and involvement at appropriate networking and marketing events.
* Lead the development and growth of Quality Management System, ensuring continuous improvement in quality management practices. Aswell as promoting and maintaining quality standards across all areas of work
* Train, coach, and develop the Clerk of Works team, ensuring high levels of technical quality, including the preparation and presentation of in-house CPD events.
Desired Skills and Experience
* A wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
* Extensive experience in being a Senior Manager within Clerk of Works for either a Private Practice, Construction Company or related organisation.
* Proficiency in Quality Management Systems.
* Experience in running large, complex projects.
* Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisational and managerial skills.
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Ideally ICWCI qualified.
* Driving licence and own car. Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* Degree in a Construction-based subject-related field.
* Ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS, or a commitment to achieve Chartered status within 2 years.
Employing Company Overview and Profile
The hiring company is a Chartered Quantity Surveying consultancy.
They have a full order book of social housing, housing, student accommodation, healthcare, care home, industrial, religious, heritage/conservation and insurance-related work.
Diversity, inclusion and well-being are an important part of this employer’s culture and values.
They reward their hard-working staff with generous salaries, bonuses, professional development and the payment of professional fees.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
* Competitive salary with regular performance and salary reviews
* 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with time served)
* Car Allowance
* Professional fees paid
* In house and external training and support
* Opportunity for hybrid working