Technical Manager

Crest Nicholson plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property development company in Bristol is seeking a Technical Manager to join their team. The role involves working on the design, construction, and approval processes for housing developments. Applicants should have a strong technical background in either architectural or civil engineering and understand the housebuilding industry. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, emphasizing an inclusive and flexible workplace.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Bonus Scheme

Car Allowance

Private pension

Private healthcare

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in technical design, ideally from architectural or civil engineering background.
• Knowledge of the housebuilding industry, preferably with high volume builders.
• Exposure to mixed use/commercial schemes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the investigation and acquisition of development sites.
• Prepare detailed constructional drawings and secure technical approvals.
• Identify and resolve technical design and construction problems.

Skills

Technical knowledge base

Understanding of construction processes

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaboration with statutory authorities

Education

HNC / HND in a construction related qualification

Job description

Technical Manager page is loaded## Technical Managerlocations: Bristoltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100933It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*A new opportunity for a Technical Manager role has arisen in Crest Nicholson's South West Division based out of their Stoke Gifford Office. As Technical Manager part of your responsibility will be to make a profit by acquiring land and planning, designing, constructing and selling dwellings thereon, all in accordance with the operating policies and controls of the Company plc.**Key Responsibilities:*** To assist and co-operate with the Land Department in the investigation and acquisition of development sites:* Be responsible that detailed technical investigation, design, optimisation is secured and that proper liaison is maintained with statutory authorities, and that all necessary documentation and drawings are produced to enable contracts to be let and a site to be developed by the Building Department.* To be responsible for the preparation of detailed constructional drawings, the negotiation and securing of technical and statutory approvals to achieve the optimum timing programmes* To be responsible for identifying and resolving technical design and constructional problems* To assist in the supervision and administration of the Company Technical function*To be responsible for other duties associated with the above, being:** Maintaining satisfactory working relationships with Local Authority. NHBC and service utility officers.* Assisting as required in general public relations and promotion of the good name of the Company with external bodies.* Assisting in general Company technical design matters including involvement in the production of standard Company drawings as, from time to time, may be directed by the Technical Executive’* Representing the Company as required by attending meetings where technical issues are to be discussed.Essential Qualifications/Attributes* Strong Technical knowledge base from a Technical Design background of either architectural or civil engineering* Educated to HNC / HND in a construction related qualification* Knowledge of the housebuilding industry preferably gained with a high volume house builder* Exposure to mix use/commercial schemes.* Experience in concrete steel and traditional masonry build**The Company**Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities.We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings.Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive.**As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include:*** Competitive Salary* Company Bonus Scheme* Car Allowance* Private pension* Private healthcare and cash plan options* 25 days' annual leave* Cycle to work scheme* Share save scheme* Gym membership discountsWe are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles.We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy'.*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*