Technical Design Manager
A leading Housing Builder have a requirement for a Technical Design Manager to join their Technical team based in Warrington.
Technical Design Manager role
Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for controlling and coordinating the design process. Duties and responsibilities include:
" Pre-Contract - design feasibility/review, value engineering, planning surveys, energy strategy, sustainability, construction techniques and other elements as required by the Planning Director.
" Supporting the Estimating team with PQQ and tender submission
" Commission the Pre-Construction Stage - Planning and Feasibility Reports including ground investigation
" Compiling and reviewing Design and Pre-Construction Programmes.
" Produce the Schedule of Service Document(s) for Designer/Consultant Appointments, Liaise with QS over Appointment & Warranty Completion.
" Chair and Organise Periodic Design Team Meetings, M&E Client Design Meetings, collate and distribute minutes.
" Efficiently Value Engineer Design Proposals in Conjunction with the Project Team.
" Ensure Design and Contractual Standards; Employers Requirements, HQI Information, Addendum Specifications are adhered to during the Design Stages and issued to Team.
" Manage the Production and Review of Design Information and Details during the Pre-Contract and Construction Phase.
" Liaise with land team in completing financial analysis of sites.
" Provide technical advise on remediation, drainage, services, highways, foundations.
" Maintain and manage pre/post development costs for fee expenditure.
" Oversee adoption of scheme roads and sewers.
Skills & experience required
" Sound technical understanding and construction knowledge, including a good working interpretation of Engineering, Design Standards, the Building Regulations, Planning Guidance and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing sector
" Possess the commercial awareness to inform and develop design proposals to maximise design efficiency and profitability within identified approval constraint
" Relevant Design & Construction experience within a Contracting/Development organisation.
" Relevant qualifications within Construction (Degree, HND/HNC, CPD).
" Site based Construction Experience preceding and Design orientated roles.
Salary and Benefits
" Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
" Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
" Generous annual leave allowance
" Private Healthcare
" Competitive contributory pension scheme
" Life assurance
" Share incentive schemes
If you are interested in the Technical Design Manager role and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat, or apply via the link provided.
Back to searchTechnical Design Manager
Fawkes & Reece (North)
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month
Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7JU
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- A leading Housing Builder is seeking a Technical Design Manager to join their Technical team in Warrington.
- The role involves controlling and coordinating the design process under the Technical Director's supervision, with responsibilities including design feasibility, value engineering, and managing design information during pre-contract and construction phases.
- Candidates should possess relevant design and construction experience, along with a sound technical understanding of engineering, design standards, and the Affordable Housing sector.
- The position requires a minimum of several years of relevant experience and appropriate qualifications in construction, such as a Degree, HND/HNC, or CPD.
- The competitive salary is complemented by an annual bonus, company car or travel allowance, generous annual leave, private healthcare, and a contributory pension scheme.
