Technical Manager - Residential - Permanent - Maidstone - Up to £65k + Package - 3 New Build Sites

Your new company

A well-established house builder are on the lookout for a Technical Manager to join their team based in Maidstone, Kent. They have been established for over 50 years and are continuing to grow. It is an exciting time to join the company, they have a number of large projects in the pipeline that are due to start within the next year, they have also received a large sum of money from Homes England to develop additional homes in the coming years.

Your new role

You will be leading and managing the regional technical department to deliver the technical requirements of housing developments from the land stage through to site completion in an accurate, commercial and timely manner. You will also be working alongside the Divisional Head of Technical to continuously improve technical processes and procedures, product, standard house types and specifications.

You will be looking after 3 new build sites initially ranging from 40 - 200 units. They are all based in the SE and you will be required to visit each site roughly once a week.

What you'll need to succeed


* Excellent and demonstrable technical knowledge of Civil Engineering / Architecture and house building construction.
* A working knowledge of planning and building regulations, CDM, NHBC, Highway Authority, Sewerage Authority and Utility Design requirements is necessary together with associated legislation relevant to the construction industry.
* Management experience of multi-disciplinary teams.
* Enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
* Good planning, organisational and negotiation skills.
* Sound judgement and decision making.
* Strategic and big picture thinker.
* Able to develop more junior members of staff.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of up to £65k + Car Allowance + Excellent benefits which include:


* Group incentive scheme up to 15%
* Fully funded private medical insurance
* Up to 27 days annual leave - plus nine additional statutory holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life Assurance 3 x salary (pension members)
* Agile working
* Support for professional qualifications
* Professional subscription fees paid
* Sick pay up to 6 months full pay / 6 months half pay
* Employee well being programme
* Long service recognition

There are also a number of flexible benefits available.

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