Technical Manager

Location - Wandsworth

Salary - £70k - £80k

I am looking for an experienced and driven Technical Manager to join a Residential Developer, the technical manager will work on large residential mixed-use schemes in Wandsworth and help deliver the multiphase regeneration project. The project consists of commercial and retail aspects and grade 2 listed building refurbishments. The developer is renowned for working on challenging and complex projects, with a great reputation for delivering high spec schemes in London area. They offer great platform for people to progress their career through training and development. Whilst feeling the stability of a strong workload and future opportunities.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation of the optimisation process through to sign off 

Brief, manage and drive the external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme

Prepare technical specifications in line with requirements determined by the Land Acquisition budget and Technical/Sales Meetings

Ensure all statutory enquiries, crossovers, sewer connections are submitted and pursued for their timely return

Oversee the NHBC/Building Regulations applications to approval

Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved Planning Scheme

Preparation of Health & Safety Plans

Monitor and control all production information in close liaison with the Development Estimator to ensure tight cost controls are kept and information produced in line with budget estimates

Oversee preparation of Brochure Plans, Conveyance Plans and Sales Area drawings

Attend site progress meeting and carry out site inspections

Attend meetings at various stages of projects (Land/Technical hand-over, Project Meeting, Optimisation, Technical/Sales, Budget Meetings, etc.)

General liaison and coordination between other parties, both internal and external

Attend Subcontractor interviews

Respond to site queries and resolve Technical/Construction items that may arise

Skills & requirements

Developer or main contractor experience essential

Experience of working on large multi-unit RC frame residential projects

Good/Excellent technical knowledge of both residential and commercial construction, together with a degree of flair for design

The experience or the ability to understand the complexities of complex mixed use Regeneration projects

A working knowledge of Building Regulations, Code for sustainable Homes, NHBC (or the Warranty Provider required), Party Wall Awards and associated legislation connected with the construction industry

To have good interpersonal communication, meeting and management skills essential in dealing with multi-disciplined teams