Technical Manager

Job Introduction

Gleeson Homes have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team in the North West patch. As our Technical Manager, you will work closely with the Technical Director, the Technical & Commercial team and the wider business to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering and Design/Planning activities of the region from initial land appraisal through to final adoptions of a development.

This is an exciting opportunity for Technical professionals to join a fast growing, national home builder – shaping the future of the Gleeson brand, and leading a highly talented team.

• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate the preparation of the Pre-tender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the Gleeson procedures.
• Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g. piling and supporting 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.

• 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 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.

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays.
• Choice of company car or car allowance.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
• Healthshield membership.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Share Purchase Plan.