Technical Manager

AVOCET RECRUITMENT LIMITED ,
Bristol, Bristol
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Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + Car + Bonus + Package

Overview

Our Values Our values are Integrity, Caring and Quality. Attached is a summary to ensure you act with the utmost integrity at all times and in a manner consistent with the Company values. Main purpose The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project’s inception through to its completion. They will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, management of design input from other external parties, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities, including liaison with Clients and Client’s representatives. He/she will take the lead on material selection / approval, commenting on construction detailing, checking consultant and sub-contractors designs for buildability and compliance with statutory criteria / guidelines etc., thus ensuring that projects meet the Employer’s Requirements. Applicants will need to demonstrate an excellent base level of technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Building Regulations, Planning and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing in particular, i.e. Secure By Design, HQI’s, BREEAM, Code for Sustainable Homes, London Housing Design Guide, NHF Guidelines, Wheelchair Standards etc. A good knowledge of the residential development sector is also required, in terms of completion of site appraisals, design guidance, preparation of specification(s), NHBC regulations and planning guidance and policy etc. Key Performance Indicators Main duties · Recommend appointment of consulta nts · Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion · Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with Employers Requirement and Contractors Proposals. · Manage and review the design development process ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered. · To ensure timely registration with warranty providers i.e. NHBC, Robust Details and Building Regulation Application. · Manage the preparation, approval and distribution of the Health and Safety File/Operating and Maintenance Manuals. · To ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, CfSH/BREEAM information, warranties, certificates and the like. · To ensure timely registration with warranty providers i.e. NHBC, Robust Details and Building Regulation Application. · Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance with current legislation, Group Policy and Procedures. Safety, Health & Environmental · To implement and comply with the companies HE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the business unit and areas. Finance · To support the achievement of the annual financial budget (operating profit) for the business unit. · To manage the process of designing solutions · To conduct ‘value engineering’ · To support the generation of tenders Production · To manage the process of design to allow a timely start on site and the preparation of conclusive tenders to be sent on time Corporate responsibility · To implement and ensure compliance with, and support the development of, companies policies, procedures and standards. Role Dimensions Financial (budget control etc) · Confer and recommend to Project Team and Colleagues, into design best practise with practical and economical solutions, to any Consultant or third party supplier designs. Non-Financial (staff management) · Cannot recruit, promote, discipline or dismiss employees This job description is not a definitive list of duties.It provides an outline of Key Performance Indicators required for this position. The job holder may be asked to undertake other duties to meet business requirements. Person specification Essential Desirable Education, training or qualifications · Construction/design related further education · Construction/design related HNC/HND/Degree · Relevant CSCS card · · Relevant experience · Social/affordable Housing sites · Private spec housing · Extra care accommodation · Traditional construction · Timber frame construction · Special skills or knowledge · Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. · Commercially aware. · Excellent time management with ability to multi task. · Professional aptitude and appearance at all times. · Ability to make decisions within authority. · Able to lead and work as a team member. · Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. · Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. · Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions · Interpersonal skills and attitude · · Special Circumstances · · This person specification is not a definitive statement. It provides an outline of the profile envisaged as being appropriate for this position. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89616704

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