Technical Manager, South Yorkshire, New Build Housing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager to join a growing privately owned housing developer, based in South Yorkshire. The business has been founded a few years ago on the solid foundations of a larger group of companies. Offering a robust platform to develop multi-million pound housing schemes. The business focus is a sustainable plan, to undertake 4 to 5 developments concurrently of £5m to £15m in value.

This role would suit either an existing Technical Manager or Technical Co-ordinator aspiring for the next step in their career. The opportunity and challenge is a new role, currently undertaken by one of the Directors, to develop, head up the department and grow the team over time. The opportunity to progress as the company does, is a natural one

Reporting to the Director your responsibilities will include but limited to:

· Design process involving the management of consultants

· Sound working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage Regulations and Building Regulations

· Management of design input from other external parties

· Liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities

· Liaison with Clients and Client's representatives

· Demonstrate an excellent base level of technical knowledge

· Planning, and dealing with both Private and Affordable Housing clients

· Strong knowledge of the residential development sector; completion of site appraisals, design guidance, preparation of specifications, NHBC/LABC regulations and planning guidance and policy

· Feedback on construction detailing, checking consultant and sub-contractors designs for buildability and compliance with statutory guidelines

Benefits

* Flexible working, genuine autonomy, corporate days, highly competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays. Excellent career path potential