Job Description Project Management Responsibilities Project Handover from Estimating - Review architectural drawings for potential build sequence and detailing issues. - Ensure specifications have been fully adhered to during estimating, including any exclusions. - Verify that estimations align with building regulations. - Develop a project program encompassing design, procurement, and manufacturing durations. Design Period - Periodically assess design development drawings for possible build sequence and detailing issues. - Review design development drawings to propose cost-efficient design solutions. - Validate structural design calculations for specific quality assurance (QA) items to be included within the project Inspection and Test Plan (ITP). - Establish the project ITP and QA documentation. Procurement Period - Identify longer lead items and expedite approval from the design team within required lead-in times. - Monitor the timescale for placing orders leading up to the commencement date. - Conduct cursory checks on material schedules for anomalies. - Periodically monitor fabrication timescales for both company and supplier materials to ensure adherence to agreed delivery dates. - Coordinate with suppliers regarding company and site logistical requirements. - Collaborate with hire companies to organize project access requirements. - Review the project installation program and update it in accordance with the agreed install sequence. Installation Period - Based on project design and site conditions, develop method statements and risk assessments for proposed methods. - Ensure all on-site work complies with safe working practices and current Health and Safety legislation, while remaining vigilant for change or potential hazards with risk assessments in place. - Monitor project progress versus program on a weekly basis to ensure completion on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard. - Maintain alignment with the agreed site visitation program with Site Managers, ensuring prompt reporting of contract variations. - Coordinate and manage the site team to implement Health and Safety, quality, program, and cost controls. - Ensure timely response to project correspondence and contractual obligations. - Maintain regular communication with client teams to uphold customer satisfaction through collaboration. - Verify completion of site documentation by the installation team. - Provide relevant site information and paperwork to the appropriate department. - Prepare and distribute weekly progress reports to clients and company management. - Regularly report project progress and Health & Safety matters to the Contracts Manager. - Ensure compliance with accident/incident procedures, including proper documentation. - Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors on final accounts, subcontract orders, interim valuations, and variations. - Ensure installations adhere to System Company procedures and working drawings. - Coordinate the installation of all specialist bought-in items (e.g., automatic doors, silicone applicators) with the main contractor, resolving all attendances. - Conduct inspections in line with the QA plan to ensure a high-quality installation and finished product. Post-Installation - Review as-built details, products, and information against construction issue drawings, reporting any changes to the O&M coordinator. - Compare final account figures against the cost plan and report findings. - Review the entire project to identify any inefficiencies that may inform the development of company services.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job Description Project Management Responsibilities Project Handover from Estimating - Review architectural drawings for potential build sequence and detailing issues. - Ensure specifications have been fully adhered to during estimating, including any exclusions. - Verify that estimations align with building regulations. - Develop a project program encompassing design, procurement, and manufacturing durations. Design Period - Periodically assess design development drawings for possible build sequence and detailing issues. - Review design development drawings to propose cost-efficient design solutions. - Validate structural design calculations for specific quality assurance (QA) items to be included within the project Inspection and Test Plan (ITP). - Establish the project ITP and QA documentation. Procurement Period - Identify longer lead items and expedite approval from the design team within required lead-in times. - Monitor the timescale for placing orders leading up to the commencement date. - Conduct cursory checks on material schedules for anomalies. - Periodically monitor fabrication timescales for both company and supplier materials to ensure adherence to agreed delivery dates. - Coordinate with suppliers regarding company and site logistical requirements. - Collaborate with hire companies to organize project access requirements. - Review the project installation program and update it in accordance with the agreed install sequence. Installation Period - Based on project design and site conditions, develop method statements and risk assessments for proposed methods. - Ensure all on-site work complies with safe working practices and current Health and Safety legislation, while remaining vigilant for change or potential hazards with risk assessments in place. - Monitor project progress versus program on a weekly basis to ensure completion on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard. - Maintain alignment with the agreed site visitation program with Site Managers, ensuring prompt reporting of contract variations. - Coordinate and manage the site team to implement Health and Safety, quality, program, and cost controls. - Ensure timely response to project correspondence and contractual obligations. - Maintain regular communication with client teams to uphold customer satisfaction through collaboration. - Verify completion of site documentation by the installation team. - Provide relevant site information and paperwork to the appropriate department. - Prepare and distribute weekly progress reports to clients and company management. - Regularly report project progress and Health & Safety matters to the Contracts Manager. - Ensure compliance with accident/incident procedures, including proper documentation. - Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors on final accounts, subcontract orders, interim valuations, and variations. - Ensure installations adhere to System Company procedures and working drawings. - Coordinate the installation of all specialist bought-in items (e.g., automatic doors, silicone applicators) with the main contractor, resolving all attendances. - Conduct inspections in line with the QA plan to ensure a high-quality installation and finished product. Post-Installation - Review as-built details, products, and information against construction issue drawings, reporting any changes to the O&M coordinator. - Compare final account figures against the cost plan and report findings. - Review the entire project to identify any inefficiencies that may inform the development of company services.
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South Central Midlands Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Coleshill, West Midlands Date Posted: 22.03.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for an Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry South Central Midlands at our Coleshill office. As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for the successful implementation of all technical superstructure tasks including the production and management of concise, accurate and detailed construction drawings throughout the life cycle of numerous and evolving projects. In addition, effectively communicating and supporting all regional and group departments will be required to ensure the business goals are achieved. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Architectural Technologist background BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or equivalent At least 5 years' experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or consultancy. Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Revit, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in an Architectural Technologist role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to lead and work as a team member. Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills and able to suggest solutions to problems. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. Professional aptitude and appearance at all times. Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure, and accept honest feedback on one's work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable - Further education, i.e. MCIAT/MCIOB CSCS card qualification Use of Viewpoint drawing management system. Management of technical fees and services cost to complete. Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industry. More about the Technical Coordinator role Negotiate effectively with a wide range of organisations, statutory bodies and interest groups to achieve the desired design outcomes. Communicate effectively with all relevant departments in writing, verbally and in presentation format to provide accurate and timely information. Establish and maintain strong and respected working relationships with internal departments, local authorities and companies throughout the region. Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Co-ordinate consultants or when required be able to personally produce house type working drawings and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary information for tender, construction and sales packs. Be conversant with current building regulations, procedures, construction methods, materials costs and general market conditions in relation to Company products Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Submission of all information to NHBC and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's and Robust Standard Details. Attend regional sites to resolve technical and construction related problems. Detail and monitor acceptable solutions to resolve. Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to superstructures. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Co-ordinate the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Attend departmental meetings as required. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments. Ensure you have read the Company's health and safety policies and procedures observe them at all times. Reporting any accidents or near misses immediately to your Manager and record them in the accident book. Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager. Always wear appropriate protective clothing on site. Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company Coach and support team members as required. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our cultu
May 11, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South Central Midlands Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Coleshill, West Midlands Date Posted: 22.03.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for an Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry South Central Midlands at our Coleshill office. As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for the successful implementation of all technical superstructure tasks including the production and management of concise, accurate and detailed construction drawings throughout the life cycle of numerous and evolving projects. In addition, effectively communicating and supporting all regional and group departments will be required to ensure the business goals are achieved. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Architectural Technologist background BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or equivalent At least 5 years' experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or consultancy. Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Revit, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in an Architectural Technologist role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to lead and work as a team member. Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills and able to suggest solutions to problems. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. Professional aptitude and appearance at all times. Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure, and accept honest feedback on one's work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable - Further education, i.e. MCIAT/MCIOB CSCS card qualification Use of Viewpoint drawing management system. Management of technical fees and services cost to complete. Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industry. More about the Technical Coordinator role Negotiate effectively with a wide range of organisations, statutory bodies and interest groups to achieve the desired design outcomes. Communicate effectively with all relevant departments in writing, verbally and in presentation format to provide accurate and timely information. Establish and maintain strong and respected working relationships with internal departments, local authorities and companies throughout the region. Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Co-ordinate consultants or when required be able to personally produce house type working drawings and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary information for tender, construction and sales packs. Be conversant with current building regulations, procedures, construction methods, materials costs and general market conditions in relation to Company products Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Submission of all information to NHBC and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's and Robust Standard Details. Attend regional sites to resolve technical and construction related problems. Detail and monitor acceptable solutions to resolve. Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to superstructures. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Co-ordinate the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Attend departmental meetings as required. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments. Ensure you have read the Company's health and safety policies and procedures observe them at all times. Reporting any accidents or near misses immediately to your Manager and record them in the accident book. Ensure your workplace is kept tidy and any hazards are eliminated or reported to your line manager. Always wear appropriate protective clothing on site. Attend all health and safety training as required by the Company Coach and support team members as required. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our cultu
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South East Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Caterham, Surrey Date Posted: 18.04.2024 We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry South East at our Caterham office. As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating key information, engineering and working drawing packages to enable any given residential development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes. Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor. Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator role of delivering design for multiple projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to lead and work as a team member. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. More about the Technical Coordinator role Manage site as agreed with the Senior Technical Manager / Technical Director from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme. Assist with key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278. Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements. Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business. Where applicable obtaining Management Company quotations, reviewing, comparing and providing the Technical Director with recommendation for appointments. Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 09, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South East Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Caterham, Surrey Date Posted: 18.04.2024 We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Coordinator to join our team within Vistry South East at our Caterham office. As our Technical Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating key information, engineering and working drawing packages to enable any given residential development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes. Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor. Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator role of delivering design for multiple projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to lead and work as a team member. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. More about the Technical Coordinator role Manage site as agreed with the Senior Technical Manager / Technical Director from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme. Assist with key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278. Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements. Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business. Where applicable obtaining Management Company quotations, reviewing, comparing and providing the Technical Director with recommendation for appointments. Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Cornwall South West Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Exeter, Devon Date Posted: 24.04.2024 We have a new opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our office in Exeter, Devon. As our Technical Manager, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. You will be working within a team from the inception of a project through to its completion. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be tasked with the control and coordination of the complete design process involving the management of design consultants, external parties and stakeholders, liaison with the relevant statutory, approval and local authorities, including Clients and Client's representatives. You will need to prove an enhanced level of technical and construction knowledge, including a good working interpretation of Design Standards, the Building Regulations, Planning Guidance and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing sector. You will possess the commercial awareness to inform and develop design proposals to maximise design efficiency and profitability within identified approval constraints. You will have experience of working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure efficient delivery of technical information for costing and construction. The role provides team members with inclusive responsibility for technical project management, located primarily within the company's head office, but with a requirement to attend site very frequently to provide support to site operations. The technical team work collaboratively to deliver considered and buildable design solutions, within agreed programme constraints to our project teams, with assistance from a selected and monitored consultant supply chain. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Professional Qualifications & Development (Degree, HND/HNC, CPD) Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent knowledge of building regulations both current and forthcoming changes and transitions Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask Able to produce and keep to a design delivery programme Commercially aware Ability to make decisions within authority Able to lead and work as a team member Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions Strong mathematical ability Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others Professional aptitude and appearance at all times Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies and clients Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Member of a professional body such as: ICE, CIAT, CIOB Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications CSCS card qualification or equivalent Previous line management experience Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industry More about the Technical Manager role Manage multiple sites/phases as agreed with the Technical Director from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme and key dates.Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures.Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and the house type working drawing packs.Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors.Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered.Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 & S278 followed by timely completion of legal agreements.Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner.Co-ordinate information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers, and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs.Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover.Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business.Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings.Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings,Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, Robu
May 09, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Cornwall South West Department: Technical Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Exeter, Devon Date Posted: 24.04.2024 We have a new opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our office in Exeter, Devon. As our Technical Manager, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. You will be working within a team from the inception of a project through to its completion. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be tasked with the control and coordination of the complete design process involving the management of design consultants, external parties and stakeholders, liaison with the relevant statutory, approval and local authorities, including Clients and Client's representatives. You will need to prove an enhanced level of technical and construction knowledge, including a good working interpretation of Design Standards, the Building Regulations, Planning Guidance and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing sector. You will possess the commercial awareness to inform and develop design proposals to maximise design efficiency and profitability within identified approval constraints. You will have experience of working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure efficient delivery of technical information for costing and construction. The role provides team members with inclusive responsibility for technical project management, located primarily within the company's head office, but with a requirement to attend site very frequently to provide support to site operations. The technical team work collaboratively to deliver considered and buildable design solutions, within agreed programme constraints to our project teams, with assistance from a selected and monitored consultant supply chain. We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Professional Qualifications & Development (Degree, HND/HNC, CPD) Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent knowledge of building regulations both current and forthcoming changes and transitions Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask Able to produce and keep to a design delivery programme Commercially aware Ability to make decisions within authority Able to lead and work as a team member Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions Strong mathematical ability Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others Professional aptitude and appearance at all times Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies and clients Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Member of a professional body such as: ICE, CIAT, CIOB Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications CSCS card qualification or equivalent Previous line management experience Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industry More about the Technical Manager role Manage multiple sites/phases as agreed with the Technical Director from design stage to post completion, in line with delivery programme and key dates.Co-ordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures.Co-ordinate consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and the house type working drawing packs.Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors.Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered.Co-ordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 & S278 followed by timely completion of legal agreements.Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner.Co-ordinate information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers, and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs.Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover.Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business.Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings.Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings,Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, Robu