Crest Nicholson
Senior Technical Manager
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Crest Nicholson Yorkshire Division is currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Manager to join their team based in our office in Leeds.
Key Responsibilities:
- The co-ordination of production of all necessary technical drawings/specialised designs.
- Making recommendations for cost effective optimising during the pre-planning process.
- The negotiation and completion of appropriate legal agreements with statutory Authorities necessary for the proper technical requirements of a site.
- Maintain Programme dates as set out within the design programme and L3 schedules.
- To assist and co-operate with the Land Department in the investigation and acquisition of development sites:
- Be responsible for 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 Procured, let and a site to be developed by the Building Department.
- Being responsible for collating and providing feedback to the Technical Director in respect of technical design matters encountered during construction.
- Maintaining a general awareness of current material and construction research and making recommendations or giving warnings as appropriate.
- Ensuring all technical work is carried out within the approved budgets.
- 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 Director / Head of Technical.
- Representing the Company as required by attending meetings where technical issues are to be discussed.
- Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces, and applying the Company Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and public’s benefit.
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Qualifications and Experience:
- Technical Coordination/Management experience within the residential construction sector
- Strong relationship management abilities and communication skills
- Relevant qualifications, CIOB or ICE qualified/chartership would be an advantage
- Experience of managing numerous projects at a time
- Excellent project management skills
- Previous house building experience would be advantageous
- Passion, drive and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding quality homes
- A real focus on bespoke, tailored, unique design and construction
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.
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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 discounts
We 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!
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