Technical Manager

Vision Personnel are delighted to be working with an exciting client to identify a Technical Manager. Role and Responsibilities • Office based in Essex. • Managing the planning and delivery of infrastructure, groundworks and surfacing for new sites. • Co-ordinate all technical information for new sites including location and serviceability of existing services. • Create initial site utility designs. • Prepare specifications for construction works required to enable tenders/quotes. • Review tenders and award contracts. • Manage and monitor the civils and utilities works on site. • Attending and actively participating in project meetings, ensuring actions are cleared in accordance with agreed timescales. • Ensure that all operations are carried out in an efficient, safe and economic manner with a view to the protection of the company’s interest and tenant satisfaction. • Promptly resolve contractor’s queries. • Promote Health & Safety across the sites. • Mentoring the Project Manager with their apprenticeship. • Managing earthworks and groundworks design cost effectively. • Take responsibility for construction cost management and value engineering working with Managing Director and others. • Manage contractor valuations, payments etc. Skills and Qualifications • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a groundworks/civils/utilities environment. • Project/Design Management experience. • Relevant professional qualification to either degree, HNC/HND, NVQ Level 5. • CAD/BIM software experience. • CSCS card or equivalent skills and aptitude. • Experience in civil engineering and utility works. • Team leadership qualities. • Ability to review drawings and specifications. • Ability to prioritise, negotiate, motivate, and communicate to ensure that the required objectives are met and for use in dealing with contractors and tenants. • Willing to travel to sites based across the UK. • Possess good IT literacy using Microsoft Office. Package • Market salary • Car allowance • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays • Pension contribution scheme • Private Healthcare cover • On target annual bonus