Senior Technical Manager (Legacy) in Swindon

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! We’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we don’t discriminate based on any protected attribute. We’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

You will be required to come into our Eastleigh office two days per week so applicants must be based within a commutable distance.

As Senior Technical Manager (Legacy), you will lead the resolution of legacy design, compliance and construction issues across completed and near-completed new homes across the Southwest region. You will coordinate remedial solutions from investigation through to delivery, managing external consultants and ensuring all works are compliant with building regulations, fire safety standards and statutory authority requirements.

You will take ownership of design coordination, drawings and specifications, manage approvals and sectional agreements, and act as a central technical point of contact for legacy and fire-related matters. Working closely with commercial and site teams, you will ensure accurate technical information is issued on time to protect programme delivery, manage risk and uphold quality across the legacy portfolio.

The earliest start date for this position is 7th April.

Essential criteria:

• You will have proven experience dealing with legacy issues within a housebuilding or residential development environment, supported by strong technical knowledge of construction and regulatory compliance.
• Confident managing consultants, authorities, internal teams and liaising with customers, you will be comfortable owning complex issues and driving them through to practical, compliant outcomes.
• Highly organised and focused on detail, you will be experienced in managing design information, compliance documentation and programmes in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in building surveying or project management, along with knowledge of fire safety, CDM regulations and all construction methods, would be advantageous.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Competitive Bonus
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role.

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