Technical Manager
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Closing Date: 24/02/2020
This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.
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Summary
The role of the Technical department in an Operating company is to provide a practical and cost effective technical service to the company.
This will encompass site evaluation, architectural and engineering design, 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.
The Technical department are involved with the Redrow product from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
1. Management of the Business
The post holder actively participates as part of the company’s management team
in the general running of the company, achieving the company’s targets; and
seeking to positively influence the progression and growth of the company.
2. Management of the Department
Responsible for effectively managing the company’s Technical function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, the Department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the company’s operating profit and increases the value added to the company.
3. Pre-Development Process
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 Managing/Regional Director, prepare the master development programmes and monitor with the Design teams, both Internal and External to ensure adherence to programmes.
4. Development Process
Ensure Technical Department procedures, layouts and technical reports for Land Appraisals; and required working drawings to the agreed date schedule.
Ensure Sales and Legal information is prepared as required e.g. Conveyance plans and M colours
5. Adoptions
POS, S38, S104 adoptions
6. Appointment of external consultants, negotiating fees to ensure services are optimised and fees are within budget.
7. Staff
·Ensure the right calibre of staff are recruited, and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
·Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the company’s needs.
·Ensure the department operates in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the Group’s Health & Safety Policy in order to ensure a safe environment within the department
8. Meetings
Prepare papers for inclusion in Company Board Pack, present current issues at Board Meetings and be involved in discussing and influencing all aspects of the business.
9. Liaise with Redrow Commercial on Special Projects.
What we can do for you
We've been building a proud reputation for beautiful high quality homes across England and Wales for nearly 50 years. Key to our success are the many talented people working in every department across the business who are committed to excellence. We encourage them all to grow and maximise their potential by working with like-minded people who share their vision and values.
At Redrow we are committed to continuously promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) throughout the business to build a culture that is inclusive to all, actively values difference and ensures everyone is treated fairly.
Supporting the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our people really matters and it\'s something we take very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our employees and sub-contractors is embedded at the heart of our culture and as part of this, we offer a wide range of wellbeing programmes, initiatives and education to support our colleagues both in work and in their personal lives.
We promote a culture of development and believe in investing in each individual to help them fulfil their personal goals, excel in their current role and support their future career progression.
