Design/Technical Manager

A fantastic and rare opportunity to join a well-established and energetic property company, based in Manchester City Centre. Hurstwood Holdings is a long-established property investment and development group currently with over £300m of commercial and residential property on 150 sites nationwide housing over 1,000 occupier clients, and our priority is both the letting of our vacant space and retention of existing occupiers. We have a proactive and highly experienced team of property professionals who make it their business to understand the property market inside-out.

Alongside the growing investment portfolio, Hurstwood Holdings carries out select luxury housing and industrial development in only the very best locations throughout the North West of England but predominantly Cheshire and Lancashire. We pride ourselves on constructing only quality homes with premium finishes in unique locations, providing an offering that is incredibly rare amongst new homes.

We are now looking to recruit a Design/Technical Manager to join our busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement, management and control of all design aspects within our residential, industrial and refurbishment projects reporting directly to the Project Director however the company’s relatively flat structure encourages all members of the team to interact regularly including with senior board directors, the managing director and the CEO.

The responsibilities of the Design/Technical Manager role will include the following:

• Procurement and appointment of suitable design teams for each project and liaison with them throughout the design process be that for planning stage or construction stage drawing packages.
• Ensuring Building Regulations are met within the design process
• Ensuring designs are compliant with Planning Conditions placed on the project
• Ensuring the Employers Requirements are complied with
• Preparing design status reports for each project
• Ensuring the internal drawing management process is met
• Collating and organising technical building information from the Architect, Structural/Civil Engineer and M&E designers
• Investigating and offering technical advice on factors that affect building developments, including user needs, site and building surveys, and regulatory requirements
• Monitoring designs for Health and Safety and contributing to risk assessments
• Coordinating detailed design information
• Preparing specifications for construction work
• Coordinating plans and documents for statutory approvals
• Coordinating the Design Team in the preparation of conceptual drawings
• Coordinating applications for approval by regulatory bodies
• Chairing Design Team meetings with Architects, Structural Engineers and Consultants. Contributing to meetings and document preparation
• Complete review of all project drawings and specifications issuing technical queries were required and ensuring these are fully resolved by the design team including subcontractors with design responsibility
• Researching new design processes, building legislation and technology
• Ensure timely, presentable, consistent and high level of quality design information both internally and externally
• Good working knowledge of building standards such as RIBA, BREEM etc.
• Working within the Design Team for each assigned project including key scope, schedule and cost
• Support the site and project teams in delivery of each project
• Assist with the sign off of all projects, providing relevant building control and structural warranty providers with the required design information to ensure timely sign off

The successful candidate must have experience within the Construction industry as a Design Manager and be able to multi-task and hold a high level of attention to detail. The role requires a team player who is well organised with an ability to prioritise and work under pressure yet has good attention to detail. A professional approach along with excellent communication skills will be necessary since the role will involve dealings with contractors, colleagues and customers.

A driving license is essential.

A competitive salary of up to £50,000 will be offered, subject to experience, with the option for a company car/car allowance available.

The company also offers an annual company and personal performance-based bonus and pension scheme.

Hurstwood Holdings consists of a friendly and family-orientated team, who work well together based at our Head Office in Manchester City Centre. We are a social team and the benefits of working at Hurstwood include;

·      Well located and modern city centre office with extensive amenities

·      Relatively flat structure so all team interact with CEO and Managing Director

·      Team social activities and drinks

·      First Friday takeaway and Monday morning breakfasts

·      Employee Assistance Programme for Mental Health

·      Discount and offers scheme.