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Technical Manager

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Southern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Technical Manager to join the Division’s Technical team. 

The Role

The role of Technical Manager will support the Technical Director, 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.

Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will become part of an established and collaborative technical team within our Southern Counties Division. With nine live developments and a further three due to start soon, this is an exciting time to join and play a key role in delivering a diverse and growing portfolio across South West London, Surrey, West Sussex and East Sussex. The breadth of projects offers excellent exposure, the opportunity to make a visible impact and scope to develop within a supportive team environment.

We also welcome applications from experienced Senior Technical Coordinators who are ready to take the next step in their career.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

Support the Technical Director in managerial issues and provide relevant reporting
Ensure regular Design Team Meetings, at early stage of development, occur within the relevant consultants
Overseeing the production of working drawing and detail information and to ensure that it is complete, coherent, accurate and available on time to whoever needs it. The design solutions are to be as practical and economic as possible
Provide technical support during land buying, planning, sales, construction, and post construction.
Taking new site information from Land and checking it prior to committing to drawing stage
Assessing planning information for obvious Building Regulation requirements
Agree programmes, packages, detail packages and superstructures before final issue
Ensure consultants are briefed on required distribution of drawing information and key dates to meet procurement requirements and that architectural and engineering drawings tie up and that subsequent changes necessary to design after permission has been granted are communicated through to the Planning Department as minor amendments
Ensure NHBC approval is obtained, and any conditions are cleared promptly to avoid delays to completions and apply/pay for all NHBC warrantees and Building Control fees

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience of working as a Senior Technical Coordinator/Technical Manager within a technical function for a volume housebuilder

Qualifications and Training

HNC/HND in a building related topic
CSCS card or equivalent
Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems Committed to diversity and inclusion

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
Core hours

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.