Technical Director in Morley

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, responsible for researching the best materials at the best cost. In terms of design, there’s a sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. There’s also the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever-changing building and environmental legislation. Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will support site development and the attainment of targets through the management of all technical services, including all technical, engineering, and architectural aspects of the business from land acquisition through to site completions and final adoptions.

You will be expected to:

• Ensure the Technical team are fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department’s workload.
• Engage with the management of the business, working effectively as part of the senior management team and taking a “whole company” perspective to managing issues.
• Provide a practical and cost-effective technical service to the company, ensuring that best practice is followed, costs are controlled, and the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit.
• Be directly responsible for managing the professional fee budget for each development.
• Produce technical design solutions encompassing site evaluation, architectural and engineering design, the investigation of technical problems encountered, and provision of economically viable resolutions.
• Ensure that technical department procedures are adhered to, and layouts, technical reports for land appraisal, and required working drawings are provided within the agreed date schedule.
• Appropriately report to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Undertake the role of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations.

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrable effective experience of working for a major company in a similar role or at the level of Design/Technical Manager.
• Ideally qualified to degree or HNC in Construction, Engineering, Town Planning or Urban Design, RICS or RIBA qualified or NVQ Level 5 in a relevant subject.
• Excellent communicator, with high detail orientation and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs.
• Extensive experience of working within established development methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical Services and how they impact on site acquisition and development.
• Ability to identify issues which impact on land value/development costs and to make the correct ‘allowances’.
• A motivational team leader focused on managing, coaching, and developing the Technical team to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5-star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. 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.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC, we offer:

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

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.