Technical Manager

Technical Manager, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager to join a growing privately owned housing developer, based in the Sheffield area of 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 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, lies in this a new role, currently undertaken by one of the Directors. To develop the role and grow the department 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 regulations and planning guidance and policy
• Feedback on construction detailing, checking consultant and sub-contractors designs and compliance with statutory guidelines