Technical Director

Harron Homes · Direct employer

Technical Director - Yorkshire

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead the coordination and delivery of all architectural, engineering and infrastructure matters across developments from feasibility through to completion.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Leading technical design, site investigations, engineering, infrastructure and statutory utility requirements
  • Coordinating planning conditions, Building Regulations, LABC/NHBC, warranty and CDM 2015 requirements
  • Managing road/sewer agreements and adoptions, planning and development control
  • Providing technical support to Construction, Commercial and Land teams, including land appraisals
  • Developing programmes, deploying resources and ensuring timely, accurate technical information
  • Managing bonds and liabilities to minimise exposure
  • Identifying commercial and value-engineered solutions to technical challenges
  • Ensuring developments meet company standards and maximise value and marketability
  • Leading and developing the Technical team, promoting engagement, performance and a high-performance culture
  • Managing consultants, authorities and internal stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
  • Contributing to senior management decisions, innovation, profitability and wider business performance

About you:

  • Recognised engineering qualification or significant relevant experience
  • Significant management experience within engineering/technical teams
  • Civil engineering infrastructure project management experience
  • Knowledge of water/sewerage design, municipal law and administration
  • Detailed understanding of design and construction processes
  • Knowledge of utility companies, procedures, licensing and legislation
  • Strong understanding of planning, development control and Building Regulations
  • Experience of brownfield/formerly developed land and remediation
  • Strong budget and time-management skills
  • Ability to undertake Principal Designer/Designer duties under CDM 2015
  • We’re looking for someone self-reliant, assured, positive and commercially minded, with strong leadership and communication skills.

We believe Harron Homes is a place for everyone, no matter where you come from, what you look like or how you identify.

Please note due to the volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 14 days, please accept this as confirmation that we will not be progressing with your application further on this occasion.

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