Technical Manager

Salary: £72,698 plus car allowance (pending pay award)

We're looking for a Technical Managerto join HMS at an exciting time of growth, leading the technical and design delivery of our

residential development programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technical professional to play a key role in

delivering high-quality homes, creating thriving communities and supporting our ambition to make a positive difference through

everything we do.

As a member of the HMS Leadership Team, you'll work closely with colleagues across Construction, Commercial and Development to

ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and compliantly throughout the development lifecycle. Leading a team of Design

Coordinators, Document Controllers and a Project Planner, you'll drive innovation, continuous improvement and technical

excellence, helping to build a high-performing team that supports the successful delivery of homes our customers can be proud of.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a values-driven organisation that is committed to quality, collaboration and

improving lives through the homes and communities we create.

• * Leading the technical and design delivery of multiple residential developments from tender stage through to completion and
• * Providing technical governance across projects, ensuring designs are compliant, buildable, cost-effective and aligned with
• * Managing technical risks and undertaking design due diligence to identify and resolve issues before they impact delivery.
• * Ensuring compliance with planning conditions, Building Regulations, CDM requirements, warranty provider standards and all
• * Reviewing and approving drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure quality, consistency and compliance across
• * Managing and coordinating external consultants and design teams, ensuring performance meets programme, budget and quality
• * Developing and monitoring design programmes, ensuring technical information is delivered in line with construction and project
• * Working closely with Construction, Commercial and Development teams to ensure technical solutions support project delivery,
• * Providing technical guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle, helping to resolve design and construction
• * Leading, motivating and developing a team of Design Coordinators, Document Controllers and a Project Planner, creating a
• * Identifying skills gaps and supporting learning, development and succession planning within the team.
• * Establishing and embedding technical processes, standards and controls that support consistency, compliance and continuous
• * Forecasting workloads and resource requirements to ensure the technical function is effectively structured to support current
• * Supporting the implementation of new technologies, systems and ways of working that improve efficiency, quality and service
• * Monitoring technical budgets during the design development process, ensuring projects remain within approved cost parameters.
• * Preparing and presenting technical reports, performance updates and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• * Building strong relationships with internal teams, consultants, contractors and external partners to support successful project
• * Contributing to business growth initiatives and helping to shape a scalable technical function that supports the future
• * Ambitions of HMS and Torus Group.

• * HNC/HND or higher qualification (minimum Level
  4) in Construction & the Built Environment, Construction Management,
• * Evidence of continuing professional development, with CIOB, CIAT, ICE or equivalent professional membership desirable.
• * CSCS card or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• * A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior Technical Manager, Design Manager or similar role within construction or
• * Experience with in the social housing sector, high-rise residential developments and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and BIM
• * would be advantageous.
• * Strong knowledge of construction design technologies, technical delivery and design management processes.
• * Experience developing construction…