Technical Manager

Shanly Homes - the privately-owned, award-winning regional housebuilder - is looking for a Technical Manager to be part of a successful team developing bespoke, high-end properties in and around Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire working out of our Beaconsfield office. We are open to considering driven, experienced technical coordinators looking to make the next step, technical managers undertaking a similar role or technical architects looking to make a move and work for a developer.

As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all technical information is produced, checked, and distributed to programme. Ensuring the correct quality and within budget to enable effective sub-contract procurement and build programmes to be met.

• Arrange packages of information, scope of works and appointment documents to accurately tender and appraise returns for working drawings.
• Review and manage the preparation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with appointed consultants, ensuring work is delivered to agreed deadlines and quality.
• Drive value engineering and continuous improvements in materials and construction methods.
• Oversee the clearance of Building Regulations, planning conditions, warranty providers information and legal agreements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and consultants to hold design team meetings to develop detailed designs and specifications.
• Ensure consultants meet project timescales including thorough reviews of information prior to issue.
• Arrange necessary reports and surveys (site, soil, contamination etc) and conduct a thorough assessment of the results.
• Ensure project compliance with all regulations and Health and Safety standards (including CDM).
• Agree build sequence and obtain service information and quotations, including all temporary building supplies and disconnections required for the project.
• Maintain accurate budgets, track consultant payments and manage project costs.
• Keep up to date with industry changes from a regulatory perspective as well as trends and latest developments.

• Strong technical experience working within the house building industry running several projects simultaneously.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, CDM Regulations, NHBC requirements, Building Regulations, planning system and Codes of Practice.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong team player across all teams and divisions.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels and with all parties.

• Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture.
• Impressive, modern office space (only just renovated) providing an enjoyable space to work from.
• Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and a Tesco Express.
• Easy to commute to with great road connections being just off the M40 and within a 10 minutes’ walk to Beaconsfield train station.
• A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time.
• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary).
• Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days.
• Free life assurance.
• Many wellbeing benefits – a cycle to work scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free weekly fitness sessions.
• Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors.
• Social events throughout the year.