Technical Manager

Technical Manager Linear Recruitment are currently partnering with an established and highly reputable housebuilder with a focus on building high quality homes for an experienced Technical Manager to join their team. The Technical Manager is responsible for managing and co-ordinating all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering and Design/Planning activities of the region from initial land appraisal through to final adoptions of a development. Responsibilities * Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities and to provide information required to purchase land. * Advise on and secure planning approvals, delivering and reporting as per Group policies and processes to meet the Region’s business plan. * Responsible for the management of external consultants to ensure each development is optimised and delivered on programme and within budget. * Management of external planning, architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that all design information is received, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget. * Prepare and maintain programmes and documents for the monitoring of progress and for reporting to the Technical Director. * Comply with the rules and procedures contains within the company Operating Framework. * Coordinate the preparation of the Pre tender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the companies’ procedures. * Co-ordinate and manage project meetings with consultants and other departments in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring all relevant action points are noted and recorded. * Manage the pre-distribution of information and taking of minutes from all meetings together with updated programmes/status reports * Liaise and negotiate where necessary with Statutory Authorities, Local Planning Authorities, Consultants etc. to ensure projects achieve the set objectives and programmes. * Manage appointment of utilities and procurement of approved Utility designs * Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g piling and supporting procurement department through procurement process. * Manage adoption process of all roads, sewers and other infrastructure * Manage the Building control and warranty process for each development. * Invite fee quotations, analyse quotations against budgets and appoint chosen consultants following approval from the Technical Director. * Provide the RMD and Land Director with operational and tactical planning reports and assessments presenting clear and reasoned planning advice in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements Benefits £50-65K + Package Required skills and qualifications * A relevant qualification and/or broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus. * Good strong knowledge of the full development/Technical process/Commercial awareness * Broad knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement. * Ability to create and manage programmes, in particular Critical Path. * Previous experience as either a project or discipline manage within a development organisation. * Working in a multi-disciplinary environment * Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD * Good Organisational skills * Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements * Strong verbal and written communication * Numerical and Literate * Broad awareness of H&S/CDM regulations * Technically competent in using AutoCAD