Technical Manager in Wokingham

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UKs largest house builders. Our Thames Valley Division is looking to recruit a Technical Manager to join the Division's Technical team.

The role of Technical Manager will support the Technical Director, and the wider business including our Construction, Commercial and Sales teams in the execution of construction projects through ongoing support and timely delivery of accurate architectural and technical information. The role includes the management of the wider technical team, ensuring day-to-day activities and tasks are delivered accurately and on time.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

• Support the Technical Director in managerial issues and provide relevant reporting where required including supporting, mentoring and managing.
• Ensure regular Design Team Meetings, at early stages of development, occur with the relevant consultants.
• Oversee the production of working drawings and detail information to ensure completeness, coherence, accuracy, and timely availability.
• Provide technical support during land buying, planning, sales, construction, and post-construction.
• Take new site information from Land and check it prior to committing to drawing stage.
• Assess planning information for obvious Building Regulation requirements.
• Agree programmes, packages, detail packages and superstructures before final issue.
• Ensure consultants are briefed on required distribution of drawing information and key dates to meet procurement requirements.
• Ensure NHBC approval is obtained, and any conditions are cleared promptly to avoid delays to completions.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Experience of working as a Technical Manager / Senior position within a technical function for a volume housebuilder. A track record for effectively managing a high performing team.
• Qualifications and Training: HNC/HND in a building related topic, CSCS card or equivalent, Current full UK driving licence.
• Skills and Aptitude: Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail. Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards. Ability to recognise problems and deal with them effectively. Ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively. Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems. Committed to diversity and inclusion.

Working Conditions: Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings. Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.