Technical Manager

Wireshop; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in planning and engineering seeks a Technical Manager to oversee all aspects of architectural, engineering, and design activities. This role involves evaluating development opportunities, managing external consultants, and preparing necessary reports. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering or planning qualification and strong project management experience. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in technical/planning with an engineering focus.
• Familiarity with the full development and technical process.
• Understanding of legal frameworks related to planning management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appraise development opportunities.
• Advise on planning approvals.
• Manage planning and engineering consultants.
• Prepare Health and Safety Information.
• Support procurement processes.

Skills

Technical planning and evaluation

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of planning regulations

AutoCAD proficiency

Numerical and literate skills

Education

Relevant qualification in engineering or planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Technical Manager

Mediaweb Group is seeking a Technical Manager to join our team. As the Technical Manager you will work closely with the Technical Director, the Technical & Commercial team and the wider business to manage and coordinate all aspects of the architectural, engineering and design/planning activities of the region from initial land appraisal through to final adoption of a development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities and provide information required to purchase land.
• Advise on and secure planning approvals, deliver and report as per Group policies and processes to meet the Region's business plan.
• Manage external planning, architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that all design information is received, coordinated and distributed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate the preparation of the Pretender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the Gleeson procedures.
• Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors and support procurement department through procurement process.
• 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.

Ideal Candidate

• A relevant qualification and/or broad experience in technical/planning with an engineering focus.
• Good strong knowledge of the full development and technical process and 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 manager 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.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum plus bank holidays.
• Choice of company car or car allowance.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Holiday buy‑back scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance scheme.
• Health shield membership.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Share purchase plan.