Role overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our Clifton office. As our Technical Manager, you will be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project’s inception through to its completion. You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, management of design input from other external parties, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities, including liaison with Clients and Client’s representatives. You will take the lead on material selection / approval, commenting on construction detailing, checking consultant and sub-contractors designs for buildability and compliance with statutory criteria / guidelines etc., thus ensuring that projects meet the Employer’s Requirements.

You will be able to demonstrate an excellent base level of technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Building Regulations, Planning and the funding criteria relevant to the Affordable Housing in particular, i.e. Secure By Design, HQI’s, BREEAM, Code for Sustainable Homes, London Housing Design Guide, NHF Guidelines, Wheelchair Standards etc. A good knowledge of the residential development sector is also required, in terms of completion of site appraisals, design guidance, preparation of specification(s), NHBC regulations and planning guidance and policy etc.

• 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
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
  • 2 Volunteering days per annum
  • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Share save and 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
  • Construction/design related further education
  • Construction/design related HNC/HND/Degree
  • Relevant CSCS card
  • Social/affordable Housing sites
  • Private spec housing
  • Extra care accommodation
  • Traditional construction
  • Timber frame construction
  • Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results
  • Commercially aware
  • Excellent time management with ability to multitask
  • Professional aptitude and appearance at all times
  • Ability to make decisions within authority
  • Able to lead and work as a team member
  • Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company
  • Driven to achieve customer satisfaction
  • Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions
• More about the Technical Manager role...
  • Recommend appointment of consultants.
  • Control the design process, from planning application through to project completion.
  • Ensure consultants prepare detailed design in accordance with 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 the preparation, approval and distribution of the Health and Safety File/Operating and Maintenance Manuals.
  • To ensure timely completion and issue of technical assessments, CfSH/BREEAM information, warranties, certificates and the like.
  • To ensure timely registration with warranty providers i.e. NHBC, Robust Details and Building Regulation Application.
  • Review design development to allow construction of works to follow safety working practices and be in accordance with current legislation, Group Policy, and Procedures.
  • 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 manage the process of designing solutions.
  • To conduct ‘value engineering’.
  • To support the generation of tenders.
  • To manage the process of design to allow a timely start on site and the preparation of conclusive tenders to be sent on time.
  • To implement and ensure compliance with, and support the development of, Vistry’s policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Confer and recommend to Project Team and Colleagues, into design best practise with practical and economical solutions, to any Consultant or third-party supplier designs.

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

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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