Technical Manager

Job Description

We are Places for People Developments, we build thousands of well-designed, innovative homes across the UK each year. When we develop new places, we put everything into delivering homes and neighbourhoods that work for the whole community.We want you to join the Places for People Group and the 11,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintain places that people are proud to call home and stay active in. How do we do all this By surrounding ourselveswith innovative, can do people, supportive people and attention to detail people. Our people live and breathe our SPIRIT values; we are the place for spirited people.More about yourroleAsaTechnical Manageryouwill work as part of a regional Technical Teamin theSouth East headed up by the Technical Director responsible for providing designs, strategies and specifications for our developments.You will manage various aspects of design,specificationandimplementation of specific developments. Working on a number of schemes concurrently, this role will have full involvement from preconstruction to handover of completed unitsYouwillcoordinate and manage the production of the working drawings,detailsand specifications from external consultants for onward distribution and discussion with internal departments. You will be responsible for ensuringclashesondrawings and layoutsare highlighted, specifications are adhered to and build type and design arescrutinised.You will also play a key role in monitoring and assisting in the progression of works on site.You may also be expected to play a lead role in the design co-ordinationand submission of detailed planning applications.This is an agile role however the successful applicant will be covering our sites in the Kent & Surrey area and will be expected to travel to our London offices on occasionFor more information please download our job profile available on our website.More about youTo apply for thisrole,you musthave experience as a Design Manageror aTechnical Manageror as aDesign and Build Manager. Experience working on designs for multi-tenure (affordable rent, PRS, market sale)complex construction projectswould be advantageous.Youwill also require knowledgeof various construction methods, an expert knowledge of building regulations and standards and CDM regulations. It would also be advantageous if you have experience and knowledge of the planning process and procedures. We are lookingfor applications from candidates who have experience of working with low rise housing projects.This role is based inLondon allowing you to collaborate with the developments and constructionteams. We are trialling hybrid working, so you will be able to split your time between home, various sites and the office in London. Due to amount of travel involveda drivinglicenceis required.The benefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.We know that theres always more we can do to make you smile, thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:

• Annual bonus
• Car or car allowance
• Excellent holiday pay and sick pay
• Pension with matched contributions
• Training
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

Whats nextIf you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.