Technical Manager, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager to join a growing privately owned housing developer, based in the Sheffield area of South Yorkshire. The business has been founded a few years ago on the solid foundations of a larger group of companies. Offering a robust platform to develop multi-million housing schemes. The business focus is a sustainable plan, to undertake 4 to 5 developments concurrently of £5m to £15m in value.

This role would suit either an existing Technical Manager or Technical Co-ordinator aspiring for the next step in their career. The opportunity and challenge, lies in this a new role, currently undertaken by one of the Directors. To develop the role and grow the department over time. The opportunity to progress as the company does, is a natural one

Reporting to the Director your responsibilities will include but limited to:

* Design process involving the management of consultants

* Sound working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage Regulations and Building Regulations

* Management of design input from other external parties

* Liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities

* Liaison with Clients and Client's representatives

* Demonstrate an excellent base level of technical knowledge

* Planning, and dealing with both Private and Affordable Housing clients

* Strong knowledge of the residential development sector; completion of site appraisals, design guidance, preparation of specifications, NHBC regulations and planning guidance and policy

* Feedback on construction detailing, checking consultant and sub-contractors designs and compliance with statutory guidelines

For more information, please contact David Pearson at Unite People Sheffield, or submit a CV to apply