Technical Director

The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, researching the best materials at the best cost. In terms of design there is a sheer variety of our sites, many using existing buildings, each presenting unique problems to solve. New materials, sustainability, and value drive our work amid ever changing building and environmental legislation.

Most team members have an architectural or engineering background and gain expertise in design and project management in a thought provoking setting. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role supports site development and attainment of targets through management of all technical services from land acquisition to site completion and final adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Technical team is fully resourced, well directed, and supported in communication, training and development.
• Engage with business management, work effectively as part of the senior management team, and take a whole company perspective.
• Provide a practical and cost effective technical service, ensure best practice, control costs, and maximise revenue generation and contribution to operating profit.
• Manage the professional fee budget for each development.
• Produce technical design solutions encompassing site evaluation, architectural and engineering design, investigation of technical problems, and provision of economical viable resolutions.
• Ensure technical department procedures are adhered to and that technical reports and required drawings are delivered on schedule.
• Appropriately report to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
• Undertake the role of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrable effective experience in a similar role or at the level of Design/Technical Manager within a major company.
• Ideally qualified to degree or HNC in Construction, Engineering, Town Planning or Urban Design, RICS or RIBA qualified, or NVQ Level 5 in a relevant subject.
• Excellent communicator, highly detail oriented, and able to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs.
• Extensive experience within established development methodologies.
• Knowledge of the major functions within Technical Services and their impact on land acquisition and development.
• Ability to identify issues that impact land value and development costs and to make correct allowances.
• A motivational team leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the Technical team to achieve their full potential.

We have been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high quality homes for all generations. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We offer tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex Armed Forces personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Family Cover
• Annual Medical Health Assessment
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)

Today's housebuilding professionals need tomorrow's benefits to be ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private Medical Cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more - including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues have access to a fully funded annual health assessment, helping to proactively manage health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, many ways to make life more affordable are offered - from employee loans and savings accounts to house purchase discounts.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers These make a massive difference to lifestyle.

So Much More

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Redrow Midlands

Our Redrow divisions have earned a unique reputation for building award winning homes and thriving communities over the last 50 years. With a focus on quality and sustainability, we create places our customers aspire to live in.

Catering to customers looking for a premium home with timeless exteriors and open plan living, we provide award winning quality and innovative design.

We have been awarded the maximum 5 stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where You'll Be Working

Here you will be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting Diversity and Inclusion Front and Centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking Ahead to Leave a Better World Behind

We're building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day to day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.