Role overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Technical to join our team within Vistry South London, at our office in Stratford, London. As our Head of Technical, you will be able to demonstrate a practical, thorough, pro-active, and efficient approach to design development and management. Working within a team from the inception of a project through to its completion. As our Head of Technical, you will possess the commercial awareness to inform and develop design proposals to maximise design efficiency and profitability within identified approval constraints. The technical team work collaboratively to deliver considered and buildable design solutions, within agreed programme constraints to our project teams, with assistance from a selected and monitored consultant supply chain.

• Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
  • Agile working possible (dependent on role)
  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
  • Share incentive schemes
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• In return, what we would like from you...
  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • Hold a Construction or Design based qualification
  • A wealth of experience working in a senior Technical (or similar) role in the construction/housebuilding industry
  • Experience of PLC policies and procedures relating to BMS / Quality / Employment
  • Focus on the importance of achievement of design and technical and pre-construction programme on business success
  • A strong leader with a proven track record of success working on new build housing developments and multi story residential apartment schemes ranging from £5m-£60m
  • Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies from inception to project completion
  • Sufficiently competent in the use of IT to ensure processes, programmes and customer care initiatives are effectively followed
  • A team player with the personality and intellect to make an effective contribution to the success and development of the business, as a member of the business unit board
  • An innovative thinker with the ability to identify and drive through positive changes

  Desirable...

  • Member of a professional body such as CIAT, RICS, ICE, CIOB
• More about the Head of Technical role...
  • Recommend appointment of consultants.
  • Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion.
  • Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with Vistry’s Specifications and Standards, Employers Requirement and Contractors Proposals.
  • Manage and review the design development process ensuring value engineering and buildability are considered.
  • To ensure timely registration with warranty providers i.e. NHBC, Robust Details and Building Regulation Application.
  • Manage CDM including the preparation, approval and distribution of the Health and Safety File/Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
  • To ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, Energy & Sustainability information, warranties, certificates and the like.
  • Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance with current legislation, Group Policy, and Procedures.
  • Obtain pre-application advice and approvals in principle to both on and off-site highway works and to compliance to planning layouts.
  • An understanding of the Highways Act, Traffic Orders and the various Sectional Agreements, Water Industry Act and the Flood Water Management Act is paramount in undertaking this role. A thorough understanding of S38, 104 & 278 processes is essential.
  • Provide Production teams with complete working drawing packages and technical support to Site Management and Sub-Contractors with details, site queries with regard to all technical issues.
  • Regular site visits and reports to ensure construction is in accordance with specifications and details.
  • Provide fully checked and co-ordinated design packages for Budget, Tender and Construction purposes.
  • To implement and comply with Vistry’s SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the business unit and areas.
  • To support the achievement of the annual financial budget (operating profit) for the business unit.
  • To implement and ensure compliance with, and support the development of, Vistry’s policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Health and Safety
  • Ensure all schemes are designed and pre-construction plans are in place to meet all necessary health and safety requirements.
  • Maintain the health and safety standards of the business and the group – drive continuous improvement.
  • Business
  • Member of the board with responsibility for Design and Technical.
  • Produce board reports and papers as required.
  • Attend key meetings with clients and Joint Venture partners.
  • Work on business initiatives as required including representing the business at group forums.
  • Support business growth including the nurturing and development of technical team.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.

You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.

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