Technical Director - Residential Housing / New Homes

Technical Director – New Homes

South Midlands

GBP75,000 – GBP110,000+ Car / Allowance + Bonus!

Howells Recruitment are working with a reputable House Builder who are seeking a Technical Director to head up their South Midlands Region.

The role of the Technical Department in a Homes Division is to provide a practical and cost effective technical service to the Division. Will also consider Heads of Technical or Senior Technical Managers.

This will encompass site evaluation, architectural and engineering design, and the investigations of any technical problems encountered and provision of economical and viable solutions. This may involve liaison with, appointment of and co–ordination of external professionals

Reporting to the Managing Director, to support site development and the attainment of targets through the management of all technical services, including all technical, engineering and architectural aspects of the business from land acquisition through to site completions and final adoptions

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for effectively managing the division's Technical function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the Department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the division's operating profit and increases the value added to the division.
Ensure that technical department procedures are adhered to, and layouts, technical reports for land appraisal and required working drawings are provided within the agreed date schedule
Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures
Advise Land Department on Technical viability of new sites.
Ensure planning permissions and other statutory approvals e.g. S104 and S38 Agreements are obtained in a timely manner.
In conjunction with the Divisional Managing/Regional Director, prepare the master development programmes and monitor with the Design teams, both Internal and External to ensure adherence to programme
Undertake the role of Principal Designer under the CDM RegulationsWe are looking for:

Individual who is ideally qualified to degree or HNC in Construction, Engineering, Town Planning or Urban Design, RICS or RIBA qualified or NVQ Level 5 in a relevant subject
Demonstrable effective experience of working for a major company in a similar role or at the level of Design/Technical Manager
Extensive experience of working within established development methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical Services and how they impact on site acquisition and development.
Ability to identify issues which impact on land value/development costs and to make the correct 'allowances'Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies