Technical Manager

Reporting to the Technical Director you will be managing new build residential projects in and around London.

MAIN DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for carrying out the following duties for between 4 and 5 projects at any one time, ranging from private to social housing schemes.
• Appointing external consultants.
• Resolving technical issues arising from sites.
• Managing the consultants appointment process and paperwork which will include PI insurance and Collateral Warranties.
• Managing Code for sustainable homes assessments.
• Checking working drawing packages produced by external consultants.
• Completing the registration process with the NHBC.
• Obtaining design drawings from suppliers and obtaining consultant approval.
• Appointing and checking landscape architects details.
• Checking structural engineer s drawings in relation to the architect s drawings.
• Attending site meetings and reporting to the Head of Pre-Construction regarding updates and progress.
• Obtaining ground investigation and remediation reports.
• Obtaining SAP calculations and arranging Air Pressure Testing for completed units.
• Obtaining Robust Detail Certification or arranging sound testing for Building Regulations and CSH compliance.
• Completing and monitoring F10 notifications and relevant dates and durations.
• Attending departmental development review meetings.
• Issuing drawings to other departments and site.
• Obtaining Buildmark Choice Insurances for Housing Association units.
• Liaising with Highway authorities in relation to Section Agreements (278, 38, 104).
• Dealing with the Party Wall surveyors to obtain relevant approvals.
• Liaising with service consultants to obtain TBS and other relevant service agreements.
• Liaising with SBD officers with a view to Full and Part 2 compliance with SBD standards.
• Managing Schedule of Fees and payments control for each job.
• Discharging and liaising with Planning Authorities in relation to planning conditions.
• Discharging and liaising with the NHBC in relation to warranty conditions.
• Discharging and liaising with Building Control body in relation to building regulation discharges.
• Assessing drawings for conformance with Lifetime Homes and DQS for the social housing units.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Design and engineering construction knowledge.

Technical and building construction knowledge.

Strong knowledge of building regulations.

Strong knowledge of NHBC legislation.

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM Regulations.

Experience of coordinating, managing and providing technical guidance and support to residential developments.

Previous relevant experience of both private and social housing schemes is preferable.