Castell Group are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Manager to join our high growth property development company. As the Technical Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the technical aspects of our construction projects, with a specific focus on social housing developments. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects while adhering to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and timelines.

Responsibilities:

Project Management: Oversee the technical aspects of social housing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project plans, budgets, and schedules (RIBA stages 1-5).
Design Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to review and coordinate design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation for social housing projects.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, structural warranty requirements, client specification and social housing specific requirements, including design standards, accessibility, sustainability, and energy efficiency requirements.
Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control and sign off procedures to ensure construction drawings are accurate and any clashes or inconsistencies have been designed out.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential technical risks and challenges in projects and develop effective strategies to mitigate them, ensuring smooth project execution.
Budgeting, Cost Management: Review and Monitor pre-construction project budget v actual cost.
Value Engineering: Provide technical input to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality and safety.
Stakeholder Management: Liaise with colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, building strong working relationships and ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social housing construction, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Proven experience in technical management roles within the construction industry, preferably with a focus on social housing projects.
In-depth knowledge of building regulations and standards relevant to social housing construction.
Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering construction projects on time and within budget.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in relevant construction software and tools.

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