Head of Technical
4 weeks ago
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
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
Hold a Construction or Design based qualification
A wealth of experience working in a senior Technical (or similar) role in the construction/housebuilding industry
Experience of PLC policies and procedures relating to BMS / Quality / Employment
Focus on the importance of achievement of design and technical and pre-construction programme on business success
A strong leader with a proven track record of success working on new build housing developments and multi story residential apartment schemes ranging from £5m-£60m
Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies from inception to project completion
Sufficiently competent in the use of IT to ensure processes, programmes and customer care initiatives are effectively followed
A team player with the personality and intellect to make an effective contribution to the success and development of the business, as a member of the business unit board
An innovative thinker with the ability to identify and drive through positive changes
Desirable...
Member of a professional body such as CIAT, RICS, ICE, CIOB
More about the Head of Technical role...
Recommend appointment of consultants.
Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion.
Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with Vistry's Specifications and Standards, Employers Requirement and Contractors Proposals.
Manage and review the design development process ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered.
To ensure timely registration with warranty providers i.e. NHBC, Robust Details and Building Regulation Application.
Manage CDM including the preparation, approval and distribution of the Health and Safety File/Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
To ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, Energy & Sustainability information, warranties, certificates and the like.
Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance with current legislation, Group Policy, and Procedures.
Obtain pre-application advice and approvals in principle to both on and off-site highway works and to compliance to planning layouts.
An understanding of the Highways Act, Traffic Orders and the various Sectional Agreements, Water Industry Act and the Flood Water Management Act is paramount in undertaking this role. A thorough understanding of S38, 104 & 278 processes is essential.
Provide Production teams with complete working drawing packages and technical support to Site Management and Sub-Contractors with details, site queries with regard to all technical issues.
Regular site visits and reports to ensure construction is in accordance with specifications and details.
Provide fully checked and co-ordinated design packages for Budget, Tender and Construction purposes.
To implement and comply with Vistry's SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the business unit and areas.
To support the achievement of the annual financial budget (operating profit) for the business unit.
To implement and ensure compliance with, and support the development of, Vistry's policies, procedures, and standards.
Health and Safety
Ensure all schemes are designed and pre-construction plans are in place to meet all necessary health and safety requirements.
Maintain the health and safety standards of the business and the group - drive continuous improvement.
Business
Member of the board with responsibility for Design and Technical.
Produce board reports and papers as required.
Attend key meetings with clients and Joint Venture partners.
Work on business initiatives as required including representing the business at group forums.
Support business growth including the nurturing and development of technical team.
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.
#LI-KM1
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.
Regional Office Location
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.
TPBN1_UKTJ
-
Head of Technical
2 months ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical
3 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical
3 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical
2 months ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical
3 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical
2 weeks ago
Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full timeRole overviewID: Entity: VistryRegion: Vistry North East MidlandsDepartment: TechnicalContract Type: Permanent - Full TimeJob Location: Enderby, LeicestershireDate Posted: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be...
-
Head of Technical
4 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical
4 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical
4 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Vistry Group Full timeWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project...
-
Head of Technical, Leicester
3 weeks ago
Leicester, LE19 1SY, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full timeRole Overview:In a Nutshell… We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team...
-
Head of Technical, Leicester
2 weeks ago
Leicester, LE SY, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full timeRole Overview:In a Nutshell... We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry North East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team...
-
Technical Manager
2 weeks ago
Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Harrison Scott Associates Full timeJob Title: Technical Manager – Flexible Packaging Our Client is a well-established and successfully growing company who provide total flexible packaging solutions for the Fresh Produce; Fruit and Vegetable industry. The Company manages all of their Customer's Print & Packaging requirements, specialities include: Premade Bags, PE VFFS film, PP flow wrap...
-
Head of Procurement
4 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Watches of Switzerland Group Full timeJob Description Do you have experience in Procurement management? Have you worked in a retail or fast paced service environment? Do you have strong stakeholder management experience? We are looking for a Head of Procurement to join the Finance Department here at our Head Office in Carlton Park, Leicester. Reporting into the Group Finance and...
-
Head of The School of Physics
3 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full time**About the role**: We are seeking an inclusive and inspirational strategic leader who will enable and empower students and staff to realise their ambitions through research-inspired education and world-changing research. The post holder should have a strong and internationally recognized research profile with a clear research vision and be committed to...
-
Technical Manager
2 weeks ago
Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Harrison Scott Associates Full timeThis position has now been filled, but has been left on our website as we have other similar vacancies to this on an ongoing basis that might interest you. More importantly, we have vacancies that are not advertised due to their confidential nature therefore it would certainly be in your interest to email your CV, as a word document, depending on which...
-
Head of Buying
2 weeks ago
Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom The Watches of Switzerland Group Full timeJob Description We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced, creative and driven Head of Buying - Watches to join our Head Office team in Leicester. Reporting to the Executive Director you will develop and implement and effective strategy to ensure the correct processes and procedures are followed for the planning and purchase of merchandise to...
-
Head of Data
2 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Recruit with Purpose Full timeDo you want to lead a data transformation at a business putting innovation at the forefront of their data strategy?All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Do you love working with a blank slate to define, introduce, and deliver business wide data change?Are you...
-
Technical Project Manager
3 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Stirling Warrington Full time**Technical Project Manager** **£40,000 - £45,000** **Remote (with access to central office in Leicester)** Do you have experience in the Software (SaaS) industry? Or maybe you’re a technologically savvy Project Manager who can easily wrap their head around software? My client is a global software company, selling CRM, Forms, and Case Management Software...
-
Head of Buying
4 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Watches of Switzerland Group Full timePrevious experience as a Buying Manager / Head of Buying Experience of operating and communicating up to Board level Strong strategic / analytical skills Ability to prepare and deliver range and product proposals Exceptional planning and organisational skills Evidence of managing, coaching and developing individuals to deliver outstanding results as...
-
Head of Service
4 weeks ago
Leicester, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Council Full time**Salary**:£65,541-73,983 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Highways and Transport Operations Services. **About the Role** As Head of Service, you will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the Highway and Transport Technical Support Services. Working with the senior leadership team, you will visibly lead, direct and...
