Technical Manager

Technical Manager
- Location:Edinburgh (EH2)
- Salary:Competitive + benefits
- Employment Type:Permanent
- Hours per Week:37.5
- Grade:4
- Closing Date:7 March 2025

- Developments Scotland
Developments Scotland
t Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More about your role
You lead the charge in ensuring the external design team delivers precise, timely, and budget-friendly results. With your expert management of production drawings and specifications, you guarantee compliance with CDM regulations and compliance with CDM regulations, NHBC standards and Building Regulations. Navigating local authority approvals and offering invaluable technical advice, you forge strong alliances with NHBC, building control, and local authorities, ensuring seamless information flow. Your proactive support of the Commercial, Build, Sales, and Asset teams includes providing comprehensive work packs. Staying ahead of the curve on standards and regulations, you deliver innovative, value-engineered solutions. Your grasp of planning, utilities, and environmental issues is unparalleled. You thrill in preparing detailed progress reports for the Head/Technical Director and meticulously track fees and costs, reporting variances with precision and excitement.
This is a region-based role covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
More About you
You bring a wealth of experience in the house building industry, combining exceptional communication and negotiation skills with deep expertise in building regulations and CDM standards. Your self-motivation drives you to work independently and make confident decisions, while your collaborative spirit ensures you thrive as a team player. You excel under pressure, meeting tight deadlines with ease and adaptability, swiftly embracing new systems, standards, and regulations. Your dynamic approach and resilience make you an indispensable asset in the fast-paced world of house building.
If this sounds like you then we urge you to make an application with us today!
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Annual bonus
- Car Allowance
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – 36 days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk
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Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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