Head of Technical (Crocus)

Head of Technical – Construction Competitive Salary Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk Permanent, Full Time Full Time: 37hrs Proposed Interview Date: 6th-10th February (TBC) We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Technical to join Crocus Homes to lead the Technical function within Crocus Homes across numerous developments to ensure these can be delivered on time, to the highest of standards, to an agreed budget and above all, in a safe manner. Key Responsibilities Include: * Lead on Crocus’ Utility designs by tendering, appointing and managing statutory undertaker or multi utilities companies to ensure coordination and no delays in terms of site deliveries of materials/work. * Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations including designers risk assessments are appropriate and issued to our H&S Consultant and construction team as required. * Always control the quality of drawn information and address any non-compliant issues, through interrogating design from subcontractors and suppliers to remove problems before they reach other team members including the site team (in line with Programme milestones). * Deliver design packages on time and accurately to the wider teams and create your own reporting style that clearly and concisely allows others to monitor progress and against agreed design programme. Please see the attached Role Profile for a full list of responsibilities Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: Education and Qualifications: * Level 7 Construction or HND in Construction or demonstrable equivalent experience (E). Experience: * Management experience at a senior level / Head or Director of Technical (E). * Previous demonstrable experience as a senior manager within a volume house builder (E). * Familiarity/experience with COINS (D). * CDM for Principal Designers experience preferred. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people. * Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. * Proven ability to plan and programme work methods and build sequence for sites. * Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate teams to achieve objectives. * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Control preliminary costs in accordance with budget. * Excellent organisational and administration skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines. * Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to work on own initiative, with excellent attention to detail. * Proficient IT skills including all Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook). * Committed to diversity and inclusion. Personal Attributes: * Chartered Membership of a recognised Professional Body preferred (RICS/RIBA/CIAT/CIOB). * Relevant CSCS card or equivalent. * Full UK driving licence. The Company We are a housing association based in Norfolk providing quality homes and services to people across the county and in Suffolk. We manage over 6,000 homes including affordable homes for those in housing need who cannot afford to rent or buy in the open market. We offer specialist homes for older and vulnerable adults and are committed to providing new homes to help solve the housing crisis. At Saffron We have a huge commitment to our employees. We want the team at Saffron to be happy, empowered, motivated and feel proud to be part of the Saffron community. We know by having great people we can do a great job for our tenants. We trust our staff to do the right thing and we are looking for people whose values are aligned with ours (PACE – Professional, Accountable, Collaborative and Evolving). You will have the freedom to learn and grow. We are passionate about investing in our people, providing them with the skills they need now, and for their future aspirations. We do this by offering a blend of learning opportunities, including our innovative e-learning platform where learning is self-directed allowing people to learn what they want, when they want to. We work with and support our people to work in an agile way to ensure that have the right work/life balance. They have the choice to work in the office, work from home, coffee shop, park or a combination of all. We have recently refurbished our offices to encourage collaborative, agile working. As an inclusive employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and have a zero tolerance policy relating to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Saffron Community