Taylor Wimpey
Technical Director
Job Location
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job Description
Taylor Wimpey plc
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey Job summary/Purpose The Technical Director is responsible for the co-ordination of architectural and engineering design within the regional office. Their duties shall include the co-ordination and discharge of all necessary conditions attached to both the planning permissions and building regulation/warranty approvals for each scheme.
Primary Responsibilities Team Management
Responsible for the performance of the team in delivering technical design and approvals required for all projects within the Region. Must be commercially aware working with established budgets to provide a cost-effective team performance.
Ensure that all project meetings with other departments are arranged and managed in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring all relevant action points are noted and recorded (e.g. pre-distribution of information etc.).
Ensure that all technical staff are aware of the health and safety implications of every design decision.
In conjunction with other Board members undertake monthly site visits.
Ensure training and development of technical staff to continually improve performance.
Fulfil role of Principal Designer under CDM Communication
Communicate well with staff, Department Heads, external consultants, and other bodies. Provide technical support to the Production Department during development of the sites. Provide technical support to the Land Department for scheme appraisals. Provide technical support to Sales in production of Brochures. Provide technical support to Commercial during procurement.
Advise the Board of Directors on changes in technical matters and / or competitor’s product. Financial Accountability
Must be able to manage budgets, professional fees, and staff costs.
Must provide a cost-effective service, carefully controlling expenditure and regional overheads.
Should be aware of corporate objectives and financial requirements, concentrating on providing forecast profits in line with regional expectations.
Must manage all designs to ensure forecast Regional financial completion numbers are achieved.
Must ensure that a value management strategy is in place for each project and that it maximises value and manages cost at every design stage. Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Extensive experience required in the design, construction and delivery of Civil Engineering Infrastructure, traffic, and transportation
Ability to critique development layouts from an urban design and engineering perspective
Ability to critique architectural and engineering drawings
Ability to conduct feasibility studies, preparation of fee budget estimates and support land purchases
Membership of relevant professional body
Appropriate degree level qualification - BSc/BEng, Construction Management etc.
Post Graduate Degree Management Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team
Location: Milton Keynes, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey Job summary/Purpose The Technical Director is responsible for the co-ordination of architectural and engineering design within the regional office. Their duties shall include the co-ordination and discharge of all necessary conditions attached to both the planning permissions and building regulation/warranty approvals for each scheme.
Primary Responsibilities Team Management
Responsible for the performance of the team in delivering technical design and approvals required for all projects within the Region. Must be commercially aware working with established budgets to provide a cost-effective team performance.
Ensure that all project meetings with other departments are arranged and managed in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring all relevant action points are noted and recorded (e.g. pre-distribution of information etc.).
Ensure that all technical staff are aware of the health and safety implications of every design decision.
In conjunction with other Board members undertake monthly site visits.
Ensure training and development of technical staff to continually improve performance.
Fulfil role of Principal Designer under CDM Communication
Communicate well with staff, Department Heads, external consultants, and other bodies. Provide technical support to the Production Department during development of the sites. Provide technical support to the Land Department for scheme appraisals. Provide technical support to Sales in production of Brochures. Provide technical support to Commercial during procurement.
Advise the Board of Directors on changes in technical matters and / or competitor’s product. Financial Accountability
Must be able to manage budgets, professional fees, and staff costs.
Must provide a cost-effective service, carefully controlling expenditure and regional overheads.
Should be aware of corporate objectives and financial requirements, concentrating on providing forecast profits in line with regional expectations.
Must manage all designs to ensure forecast Regional financial completion numbers are achieved.
Must ensure that a value management strategy is in place for each project and that it maximises value and manages cost at every design stage. Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Extensive experience required in the design, construction and delivery of Civil Engineering Infrastructure, traffic, and transportation
Ability to critique development layouts from an urban design and engineering perspective
Ability to critique architectural and engineering drawings
Ability to conduct feasibility studies, preparation of fee budget estimates and support land purchases
Membership of relevant professional body
Appropriate degree level qualification - BSc/BEng, Construction Management etc.
Post Graduate Degree Management Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team
Location: Milton Keynes, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
Contact Information
| Contact | Human Resources Taylor Wimpey |
|---|