Job Description
Technical Director Technical Technical team
30/7/18
Position Title: Function: Direct Reports:
Date Finalised/Last Reviewed:
Managing Director
Reports to:
Page 3 Welcome • Communicate well with staff, Department Heads, external consultants and other bodies. Provide technical support to the Production Department during development of the sites. Provide technical support to the Land Department for scheme appraisals. Provide technical support to Sales in production of Brochures. Provide technical support to Commercial during procurement. • Advise the Board of Directors on changes in technical matters and / or competitor’s product. 3. Financial Accountability • Must be able to manage budgets, professional fees and staff costs. • Must provide a cost effective service, carefully controlling expenditure and Regional overheads. • Should be aware of corporate objectives and financial requirements concentrating on providing forecast profits in line with Regional expectations. • Must manage all designs to ensure forecast Regional financial completion numbers are achieved. • Must ensure that a value management strategy is in place for each project and that it maximises value and manages cost at every design stage. 4. People Management & Leadership • Must be able to communicate well at all levels internally within the Group and externally with public bodies. • Will be a member of the Regional Management team. To directly manage the Technical staff promoting a strong team spirit and ensuring the Department is a key player in the performance of the Region. Technical Director Page 4 The Estate Page 5 Buildings Job summary/purpose: The Technical Director is responsible for the co-ordination of architectural and engineering design within the Regional office. Their duties shall include the co-ordination and discharge of all necessary conditions attached to both the planning permissions and building regulation/warranty approvals for each scheme. Primary responsibilities: 1. Team Management • Responsible for the performance of the team in delivering technical design and approvals required for all projects within the Region. Must be commercially aware working with established budgets to provide a cost effective team performance. • Ensure that all project meetings with other departments are arranged and managed in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring all relevant action points are noted and recorded (e.g. pre-distribution of information etc.). • Ensure that all technical staff are aware of the health and safety implications of every design decision. • In conjunction with other Board members undertake monthly site visits. • Ensure training and development of technical staff to continually improve performance. • Fulfil role of Principal Designer under CDM 2. Communication
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