Technical Manager

We are pleased to be working with one of the UK's leading firms of house builders who operate nationally to offer the very highest standards of design and construction for quality and affordable homes.

They are looking for a Technical Director to join the team in their Suffolk office on a full time permanent basis. The ideal candidate will provide engineering design and maintain technical support across their

sites and will also supervise and monitor other team members.

Key responsibilities:

• Assistance in the preparation of Land Appraisal Viabilities,
• Interpret Geotechnical and Environmental Reports,
• Prepare design solutions for initial road and sewer infrastructure,
• Resolve engineering issues as part of planning application,
• Finalise plot floor levels and ensure efficiencies of external level designs,
• Co-ordinate and manage external consultants to resolve engineering issues in order to allow planning consents to be issued,
• Interact closely with design and planning team to deliver planning consents,
• Manage consultants in the preparation of infrastructure, foundation, plot drainage and external level designs,
• Monitor and resolve any Building Regulation/CML issues.

Requirements:

• An engineering related qualification with a minimum HNC,
• Computer literate with an excellent knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel and Word,
• Full knowledge and understanding of Building Regulations Legislation & Health and Safety Regulations,
• Experience of engineering and development within the housebuilding industry,
• Excellent communication, problem solving and communication skills,
• Good commercial Awareness and negotiation skills,
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to agreed timescales.

They are looking for someone with the experience and capabilities to provide technical input to projects ensuring the most efficient, value engineered and technical solutions are delivered.

In return you will be offered excellent career prospects and benefits package within an ambitious and industry-leading organisation.

For further information please call contact Graham Ventham on 01728 726120 for a confidential chat.