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Technical Manager

January 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Technical Manager

Technical Manager Job in Chelmsford, Essex

Our client has a new Technical Manager job which offers an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual to join their Chelmsford team. The role is perfect for someone with a proven track record in managing and delivering working drawings for housing developers, housing associations, contractors, and SMEs.

Based in the city centre the practice has grown from strength to strength over the last few years. They now work with several of the largest names in residential development in the UK. The practice has a portfolio that ranges from one-off bespoke homes to large-scale residential developments. Due to continued success and secured work pipeline, they are now seeking a Technical manager to join the team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Delivering and managing working drawing projects

  • Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals

  • Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure projects are executed to the highest standards

  • Driving business development by maintaining and expanding relationships with new and existing clients

  • Conducting site visits and appraisals to ensure projects are delivered effectively

  • Reviewing and checking drawings/information to uphold the practice's commitment to quality

  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members to aid their professional development.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Experience in managing and delivering working drawings for housing developers, HA's, Contractors and SME's, either from within an architect's office or within a housing developer/contractor - this experience is essential for the role

  • Possess excellent technical knowledge

  • Ability to deal directly with clients as main point of contact

  • Strong organizational and project management skills - with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

  • Commercial awareness - understanding client needs and the business context

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

What you get back

  • A competitive salary commensurate with experience

  • 23 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown (2-3 days)

  • Private medical insurance

  • Pension scheme

  • Payment of key professional subscription fees

  • Hybrid working arrangement (4 days in the office and 1 day working from home after probation).

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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