Assistant Technical Manager

Job Description: The successful candidate will be joining an innovative and dynamic business, who have a strong pipeline of projects, capitalising on their growing reputation, expanding client base and position in the off-site housing sector. As an Assistant Technical Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the Pre-Construction activities of several projects to ensure cost, programme & clients expectations are all met. The role is based from the factory in Knaresborough, however; the successful candidate would be expected to travel regularly to meet with clients and monitor projects within their region. Primary Responsibilities: * Accountable for Project(s) following handover from the Business Development team to handover to the Construction team, including ongoing support to completion of project. * Responsible for managing all the Pre-Construction information for each Project. This would include: o Drafting the master project programme o Reporting & managing risk o Liaising with Clients & their Consultants o Liaising with Statutory Bodies & Warranty Providers * Ensure all parties involved are clear on project scope and responsibilities. * Ensure design information complies with standard approved documentation. * Liaising with Modular Project Managers to ensure a full understanding of module factory status. * Preparing and presenting monthly project report(s), as required. * Managing Consultants to meet agreed deadlines and ensuring quality of information is of a high standard. * Responsible for managing the Consultant costs for each project, forecasting and actual. * Host Client visits to factory. * Work with Business Development and Development teams on selected opportunities assisting with the technical script, refer to CRM process. * Provide information to Client to clear Pre-start, Reserved Matters and Building Control Conditions to suit the needs of the programme utilising a Planning & Building Control tracker. * Organise all the required information and chair the factory launch meeting and technical pre-start meeting to Construction team. * Collating all the required information for the O&Ms, refer to handover template. * Working closely with the Construction team and wider business to ensure all projects are managed effectively. * Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's), where applicable. * Responsible for managing and co-ordinating the Architectural design information. This would include: o Client drawing requirements - Planning & Building Control submission o Commercial technical release o Construction (D&I) handover o Factory launch meeting o O&M manual Qualifications & Training: * Construction related degree or diploma (desirable but not essential). * Proficient in Microsoft suite and MS Project. * Valid UK driving licence. Experience: Previous experience in similar role, such as a Design Manager or Assistant Design Manager, Architect, or Architectural Technologist Must have the ability to demonstrate a good understanding of house building. Knowledge of modular construction would also be desirable. Qualities & Attitude: * Positive, self-motivated and able to work effectively without close supervision. * Excellent communication skills, oral and written. * Ability to monitor & check works or information & plan time and resources efficiently even under the pressure of multiple demands. * Able to build good relationships at all levels, externally & internally.