Head of Technical

1 month ago


Hamilton, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Head of Technical

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. OurScotland West Division is looking to recruit a Head of Technical to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Head of Technical is responsible for effectively leading and managing the Division’s Technical function ensuring a practical and cost-effective technical service to the Division. This will incorporate inception to completion, site evaluation, architectural and engineering design as well as the investigation of any technical problems and the provision of economical and viable solutions.

Principle accountabilities of the role include:

Effectively work as part of the senior management team and take a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues. Including leading, motivating, communicating and develop the technical team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the business

Effectively manage 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

Advise the land department on the technical viability of new sites

Ensure planning permissions and other statutory approvals e.g. S104 / S38 agreements are obtained in a timely manner

Ensure the technical department procedures, layouts and technical reports for land appraisals and required working drawings are prepared to the agreed schedule

Ensure and monitor that external consultants are briefed and managed on the preparation and issue of production information in accordance with their appointment and to an agreed programme as required to meet the needs of the Division

Liaise on a regular basis with the Commercial teams to ensure that all activities are delivered to the agreed time /cost / specification

Ensure that all technical team interventions are within budgets and forecasts as well as in line with Group procedures and protocols

Provide accurate progress updates and regular reports to the Managing Director and liaise with Group Technical Director on all ongoing initiatives and strategies

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Extensive experience working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry as either a Head of Technical / Technical Director or equivalent running numerous projects simultaneously

A good level of knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety/CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements, Building Regulations, Planning System, Codes of Practice, Party Wall Awards and other associated legislation connected with both house and flat construction. Experience of effectively leading and managing a team

Qualifications and Training

Qualified as a Civil / Building Engineer, Architecture or Construction related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience

CSCS card or equivalent

Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail

Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards

Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner.

Ability to manage and motivate a team

Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively

Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems

Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings

Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked

Core hours

In return we can offer you

Competitive salary

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received


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