Bromford is seeking an experienced technical manager to join our technical delivery team, overseeing all aspects of our residential development projects. From pre-planning to post-completion, you'll ensure our projects deliver high-quality homes on time and within budget. Reporting to a senior technical manager, you'll play a key role in managing multiple projects simultaneously, while providing leadership and support to the wider team.
Your role involves coordinating with utility providers to secure approved designs, overseeing pre-start works such as ecology studies and site investigations to ensure projects commence on schedule, and managing the technical design process to resolve issues within budget and timeline constraints. You will liaise with local authorities to obtain necessary approvals for highways, drainage, and building control compliance, while ensuring all planning conditions and obligations are met in accordance with Bromford’s CDM procedures. Additionally, you will procure, appoint, and manage external design consultants to guarantee timely and quality delivery of all design aspects, attend external design meetings to apply best practices and lessons learned across projects, and deputise for the senior technical manager when needed, contributing to board reports.
This role is permanent and full time. You will be based from our Chipping Sodbury office with regular travel across our south geography for site visits and external meetings. A basic DBS and consumer check is required as well as a full driving licence and access to a car.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Significant experience working with contractors, developers, or house builders at a regional level, particularly in residential housing projects
- Strong background in design, construction, and delivery, with a proven ability to manage and deliver engineering solutions
- Experience managing design processes, establishing technical budgets, and critiquing development layouts
- Degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; industry-specific HND/HNC also considered
- Relevant training in CDM 2015 duties and temporary works coordination is essential
Skills & Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of new build residential development, building techniques, and statutory compliance requirements
- Proficient in IT, with knowledge of software such as Viewpoint 4P/Conject, MS Office, and AutoCAD
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with incomplete information, providing solutions to challenges as they arise
- Excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships both within Bromford and with external stakeholders
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and experience supporting project teams with technical matters such as Building Control, Highways, and Drainage
The closing date is Sunday 29 September with interviews taking place Thursday 10 October.
Please note: The advert may close before the deadline if we receive sufficient interest and recommend you complete your application as soon as possible.
