Group Senior Technical Innovation Co-ordinator in Thornton

What you'll be doing?

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.

What you'll be doing?

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships. While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business. Reporting to the Group Technical Innovation Manager, you will work within the Group Technical and Innovation Team in supporting the delivery of the business's zero carbon, innovation and regulatory compliance agenda. The role will take a leading position in standard specification development, divisional support, the co‑ordination and delivery of technical research projects and new product introduction activities. The Senior Group Technical and Innovation Co‑ordinator will bridge the gap between technical project delivery and strategic innovation management, taking ownership of key workstreams, managing project programmes and supporting the evaluation, trial and implementation of new technologies, products and construction methodologies across the business. The role will work closely with Operational Divisions, Group Functions, external consultants, suppliers, universities and industry stakeholders to ensure the business remains at the forefront of technical excellence and innovation. You will:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Group standard specifications, details and technical guidance documents.
• To ensure all standard energy/overheating calculations are delivered as required and on time.
• Inform the business of potential future changes, ensuring Sales, Land, Technical, Construction and Commercial Teams are provided with the support and guidance needed.
• Work with the relevant teams to design, develop and support any new initiatives associated with energy efficiency.
• Support on specification changes, delivering robust cost‑effective solutions working with relevant Group Departments.
• To provide Divisional offices with standard Group solutions and assist in implementing technical strategies throughout the organisation.
• Support on all technical queries associated with compliance, analysing and evaluating queries in detail.
• Make recommendations to evaluate current specifications and identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
• Ensure current issues are addressed, considering our business model and commercial sensitivity.
• Liaise at all levels of the business both internally and external.Participating in both internal and external research and development projects to share best practice across the industry and with our competitors.
• Facilitate ‘sandpits’ annually. More broadly develop and deliver workshops as and when required.
• Brief, manage and drive external consultants in the preparation and issue of production information to an agreed programme, fee and scope.
• Review, support and advise Divisions on customer complaints.
• Offer Divisions an alternative technical and commercially viable options to assist in removal of planning conditions.
• Managing the expectations of the local authorities and delivering alternative cost‑effective solution to satisfy local planning requirements which align with Barratt Redrow ethos.
• Providing review papers and presentations to support business updates and decisions.
• Assist with CR reporting and benchmarking projects.

What You’ll Need

• Qualified Architectural or Building Physics Technician/Technologist to HNC level as a minimum with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and Part O
• An excellent knowledge of other types of construction, in particular timber frame.
• Good organisation and team management skills.
• A good technical knowledge of current regulations and associated legislation.
• An excellent team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
• Excellent presentation skills
• An eloquent communicator interfacing with Divisional teams, sites and regulatory bodies.
• Aware of costs and customer focused.
• Ability to identify and solve problems effectively and autonomously.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Our Company and Benefits

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Our Benefits Are Fit To Measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

Financial Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

#J-18808-Ljbffr