Technical Manager

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Review and approve technical designs, specifications, and construction methods.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team.
• Implement best practices in construction technology and management.
• Recommend appointment of consultants.

Project Management

• Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion.
• Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with employer requirements and contractor proposals.
• Manage and review the design development process, ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered.
• Ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, CfSH/BREEAM information, warranties, certificates and related documentation.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure project requirements are met.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring timely completion and quality assurance.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, schedules, and reports.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Review design development to ensure construction works follow safety working practices and comply with current health, safety and environmental regulations and company policy.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, construction teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the technical aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Quality Control

• Implement and maintain robust quality control procedures throughout the project lifecycle.

Sustainability and Innovation

• Promote and implement sustainable construction practices.

Documentation & Reporting

• Coordinate and manage the production of working drawings, details and specifications from external consultants for onward distribution and discussion with internal departments.

Interfaces

• London Square Teams e.g. Onsite Construction Team, Commercial, Health & Safety, and Sales
• Contractors and Consultant Design teams
• Local community, Local Authority, London Square / Square Roots, HSE, Environment Agency, BSR, NHBC, Considerate Constructors, ISO Auditor / Assessor

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience working as a Senior Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager.
• Proven ability to deliver design for projects on time, to budget, and to quality standards.
• Full, up-to-date knowledge of building regulations and current industry standards.
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practice and the latest products and specifications available in the marketplace.
• Demonstrated understanding of Health & Safety legislation and obligations.
• Knowledge of modern construction techniques, including high rise concrete frame and high risk buildings.
• Proven experience reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.
• Self motivation with the ability to work calmly under pressure and maintain professionalism.
• Can work as part of a team as well as autonomously, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines.
• Innovative, flexible approach to work.
• Strong planning and organizing abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and project management tools.
• Professional qualification from a recognised institution (e.g. RICS, RIBA, CIOB) desirable.
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ 4 etc.) or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group pension scheme and life insurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, including a holiday trading scheme and long service days.
• Dental cover.
• Bupa employee assistance.
• Virtual GP service.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Gym membership corporate discounts.
• Health cash plan.
• Perkpal (shopping discounts).
• Tech scheme.
• Payroll giving.
• Free onsite gym (head office).
• Free breakfast and lunch (head office).

London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.