Technical Director - Cladding - National

The Technical Director shall lead the technical function of the Cladding Remediation Team, the function being both the primary contact point for stakeholder engagement, as well as being responsible for the co-ordination of architectural and engineering design for cladding remediation projects across Taylor Wimpey’s legacy portfolio. 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 project, including applications to the Building Safety Regulator.What you will do:Cladding Remediation Must have a working knowledge of PAS9980, FRAEW’s, EWS1’s, with experience of external wall systems on medium and high-rise developments, preferably gained in a remediation setting. Must be able to manage projects in occupied buildings, both in terms of the design nuances of remediation projects, and the necessary stakeholder engagement required. Must maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation appropriate for remediation schemes, including agreements reached with national governments. Responsible for department data collection and reporting, both to drive data led decision making and for statutory reporting to government.Team Management Responsible for the performance of the team in delivering project management, technical design and approvals required for all projects. 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 CDMCommunication Communicate well with staff, Department Heads, external consultants, and other bodies. Provide technical support to the Production Department during the delivery of projects. Provide technical support to Commercial during procurement. Provide technical support to the legal function in respect of recovery actions. Oversee communications to stakeholders, including proactive and reactive communications, resident presentations, and deputise for the DoCR when required for communication with MP’s, Councillors and Government officials. Advise the Board of Directors on changes in technical matters and / or competitor’s product.Financial Accountability Must be able to manage budgets, professional fees, and staff costs. Must provide a cost-effective service, carefully controlling expenditure and team overheads. Should be aware of corporate objectives and financial requirements, concentrating on providing forecast profits in line with expectations. Must manage all designs to ensure forecast project completions 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.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 Cladding Remediation 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 Team.Business Development Strategy Should effectively use resources, programme and prioritise work to ensure that delays do not occur through the life of the project from conception to site completion. Should have understanding of the corporate vision and strategic policies. Must programme all work to ensure the team’s approved forecasts are achieved.Management of Change The Technical Director must provide value engineered solutions to problems encountered and encourage innovation and constant development within their team.What you will have: Extensive experience required in the design, construction and delivery of external wall systems in medium and high-rise developments Ability to competently challenge fire engineering reports, conclusions, and scopes. Ability to critique architectural and engineering drawings Ability to manage external stakeholder communications Membership of relevant professional body Appropriate degree level qualification - BSc/BEng, Construction Management etc. Post Graduate Degree ManagementIndividuals seeking employments at Taylor Wimpey should know that we foster a culture of inclusion and value diversity positively which creates a better workplace and delivers stronger outcomes. We commit to treating all our job applicants and employees fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic. If you require any assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.Checks and eligibility to work:To be successful in this role you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK and hold a full UK drivers licence.
What we will offer you: Taylor Wimpey is a FTSE 100 business and one of the largest residential developers in the UK, building new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We are passionate about building new homes and communities with a focus on sustainability.
Our people are important to us and we want to make sure that we reward and recognise all the great work that they do. Our employees enjoy many standard benefits including access to the Taylor Wimpey House purchase discount scheme, pension (including company contributions), quality health cover, share save schemes as well as many flexible benefits such as buying additional holiday days, retails discounts, free Bupa health assessments and so much more.
Our benefits work perfectly with our culture where you feel valued as a member of a successful team.
We offer industry leading subsidised professional training and development, which support our employees to excel and fulfil their career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. This in turn drives a strong succession of high performing customer centric leaders, really putting customers at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies, skills and experiences that each person brings to the company.