Technical Manager

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Merseyside & Cheshire West, at our Warrington office. As Technical Manager you will support the Regional Development Director and senior members of the Development team in the efficient running of the Development function, ensuring all developments are processed and controlled with appropriate due diligence to add or protect value at all points and satisfy financial performance criteria, project budgets and programme requirements.

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

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 arrangements possible for this role
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
Private Healthcare
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
Sharesave scheme
Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
Support with a professional membership
Denplan, GymFlex and many more…
In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
Experience in managing non-standard residential developments through the critical elements of the development cycle.
To lead and support the pre-construction process via the project team from handover to completion
Strong commercial orientation supported by financial modelling and budget control, able to extract maximum value from each project.
Capable of working in a team of people and coordinating the different contributors to a project
An ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriate, to ensure all aspects of the job are completed to standard and on time.
Ability to effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required programmes are met.
A general background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification
More about the Technical Manager role…

Be responsible for delegating the projects into the design teams.
Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances to lead on land acquisition or renegotiation of terms on existing projects. Give advice to ensure all development issues are addressed in outline at the outset prior to conclusion of the purchase process and where appropriate coordination with the Technical team.
Ensuring the active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team
Settlement of the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis. Set realistic programmes to determine construction starts, sales opening and selling periods.
Management of the relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.
Liaison with the Legal department / appointed Solicitor / Technical department as required to ensure all relevant documentation is available at the requisite time including: – Conveyance Plans – Section 38 / 104 Agreements – Open Space Agreements – Service Wayleaves / Easements – Freehold Transfer Contracts
Maintain the principles of Investors in People.
Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.
Support the Group Environmental Policy.
Prepare and submit a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.
To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary from time to time.
 

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.