Technical Manager

St James was established in 1996, originally as a joint venture between the Berkeley Group and Thames Water. A wholly owned subsidiary of Berkeley Group since 2007, the company has established a reputation as a design conscious developer regenerating brownfield sites and transforming them into attractive developments, whose design not only creates desirable places to live but also has a positive impact on the immediate area.

St William, a joint venture between National Grid and Berkeley Group, is redefining urban regeneration by turning industrial sites into sustainable, thriving communities across London and the South of England. With the backing of two industry leaders, we tackle some of the most complex technical projects, delivering high-quality developments where people love to live.

The role

This role will be initially based at Nine Elms (SW11 8BE) but will move to site in West Ham (E3 3JL) later this year.

• Deliver all aspects of Technical Management function on a project, or provide assistance within the Technical Management team for a large regeneration site in Bromley-by-Bow.
• Report to phase Senior Technical Manager concisely, to timescales and in format fitting wider reporting framework.
• Must be commercially aware working with established budgets to provide cost effective solutions Manage/implement and deliver all activities in accordance with St James values.
• Ensure contractual responsibilities are met by St James, the professional consultants and CDP Responsible for monthly audits, reporting and delivery targets.
• Arrange Consultant Tender Bids for production information.
• Organises Land/Technical Handover meetings.
• Monitor and oversee all technical statutory obligations including planning, S106, building contract/warranty and other legal agreements.
• Responsible for reporting on all technical matters at monthly project meetings.
• Management of consultant design delivery programme.
• Problem solving and timely response to contractor RFI ensuring programme is maintained.
• Lead and chair Design Team meetings.
• Monitor and control the professional fee budget and update fee report on a monthly basis, to incorporate into the Cost Report.
• Must monitor programme and manage project work to ensure the Regions targets are achieved
• Should effectively use resources, programme and prioritise work to ensure that delays do not occur through the life of the project from feasibility to site completion.
• Discharge all Health & Safety issues including CDM Client, Designer and Principal Designer responsibilities.
• Oversee the NHBC/building regulations applications to approval.
• Adhere to strict Quality Management procedures.

Experience required

• Experience working within terms and requirements of Development Agreement or similar contractual framework.
• Construction, engineering or architecture qualification.
• Strong understanding of all preconstruction, construction, and planning activities.
• Understand contract law (design liability).
• Strong technical expertise and proficiency with design packages.
• Knowledge of the design and building processes.
• Good working knowledge of BIM.
• Able to challenge expensive cost solutions and seek alternative solutions.
• Dealing with day to day construction issues.
• Keeping abreast of new technologies, innovation and contributions to business improvement forums.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and wider H&S statutory framework.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required onsite 5 days a week.