Technical Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer that is looking to take the next step in their career, and to play a pivotal role in the development and success of a regional 5* housebuilder based in Cheshire.

As the Technical Manager, you will report to the Technical Director, and you will be responsible for project managing new developments from acquisition to final adoption.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of road and sewer design work and arranging for tender
• Commissioning ground investigation reports and ascertaining foundation/specific requirements
• Liaison with service companies and highway/water company engineers
• Instructing consultants/surveying departments to tender and carry out infrastructure works
• Arranging street lighting designs, costs and services to be completed
• Liaise with key staff and customers regarding on-going progress
• Submit and obtain approval for Building Regulations/Control via NHBC or Local Authority
• Report on all engineering costs for site development targets and monitoring until completion
• Ascertain and agree on costs under collaboration agreements
• Arranging pre-start meetings with the contractor, agreeing on programme and constraints as appropriate
• Assisting the Land and Financial teams to ensure Section 106 requirements are met including payments
• Completion of technical agreements such as S278, S38 and S104 agreements with sewer easements as appropriate, together with service authority contracts
• Transfer of substation sites and pumping station sites as appropriate
• Arranging postal numbers/street names for developments
• Assisting with setting up management companies for apartments and private roads
• Arranging surfacing contractors and implementation of remedial works, leading to road/sewers being placed on maintenance
• Inspection with highway/water company engineers as required
• Inspecting roads/sewers to ascertain remedial works prior to adoption
• Monitoring costs and referring any defects/issues to the contractor
• Managing contra charges as required
• Arranging for as-built highway/sewer surveys for adoption purposes

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree in engineering related subject
• Have career stability with a reputable housebuilder
• Experience in managing all technical elements of house building
• Excellent communication and organisational capabilities
• Ability to resolve issues quickly
• Able to work as part of a team

Please apply or reach out to Danny at HBF for further information on this outstanding career development opportunity and join a Luxury Builder as they look to scale over the next few years.

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