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Berkeley Group PlcBerkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life.Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with MandG Investments.Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford.The role
Working closely with the Technical Team, the Technical Manager will be empowered to take responsibility for progressing all design required by the Production team and other departments, delivering fully detailed construction packages and Building Regulation approval. By being proactive and conscious of time and budget constraints, the Technical Manager allocates resources and identifies cost-effective solutions, so projects have minimal delays and objectives are met, from feasibility to site completion.Responsibilities
Deliver any plans, specifications and technical information that the Project Team and other Departments require and provide excellent support and speedy resolution to any queries.Programme and manage all work so working drawings are delivered within programmed timescales and to current Building Regulations and associated legislation.Be a valuable contributor at project team design meetings and workshops, chairing or minuting as required.Manage the consultant procurement process from securing sign-off of the Tender Enquiry List through to Consultant recommendations and completed appointments.Proactively manage and collaborate with external consultants and contractors.Have a Health and Safety-First mindset achieving compliance with CDM Regulations for all design related processes in line with our duty holder roles as client and principal designer.Prioritise work and allocate resources in the most pragmatic and cost-effective way.Actively progress the discharge of all planning conditions and s106 obligations in a timely manner.Have all building control and warranty registrations in place and make sure all associated Statutory Body approvals are secured in good time.Take ownership of legal agreements, licences, wayleaves, easements, substation leases and party wall awards.Maintain up to date knowledge of industry issues, including regulatory changes, product development and research reports.Develop and nurture your team so they reach their potential, taking time to coach and support them.Support the Sales and Marketing teams by providing them with accurate and timely delivery of the Brochure Plans, conveyance plans and all other technical information.Manage the delivery of information required prior to occupation of the building, including OandM manuals and information comprising the Golden Thread.Review works on site, and manage inspections by consultant team focusing on construction achieving approved designs.Happy to work on a variety of tasks and projects at the same time, maintaining a calm and approachable presence even when under some pressure.Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
Comprehensive experience in technical management for a residential developer working on high-rise, mixed-use complex schemes.Experience of working on High-Risk Building projects.Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and AutoCAD/Revit software package.Up-to-date knowledge of current industry-wide issues including proposed legislation and regulatory changes.Effectively leading a team.25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.Group life assurance.The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.Internal Applicants
If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Design and Project ManagementIndustries
Building Construction, Architecture and Planning, and Housing and Community ..... full job details .....
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