Job Introduction
The Technical Department within the Head Office at Sheffield is expanding and evolving to meet the demands of our growing company. We have a new and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the team here at Group to support the Area Technical Managers in the delivery of their budget.
Role Responsibility
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Maintain Standard House types and Details under supervision
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Assist with the management of external consultants
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Ensure a consistent approach to the Gleeson methods of work
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Ensure all design information is issued to the relevant stakeholders
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Develop awareness of the commercial implications relating to planning and architectural design, civil and structural engineering design
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Develop the ability to technically engage with and direct consultants responsible for the above
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Maintain records of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD
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Liaise with internal departments, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors as required
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Coordinate Sales and Marketing literature for review
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Subcontract Design sign—off
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Develop awareness of group procedure and implement
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Obtain competitive quotations as requested
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Actively seek constructive feedback from the build and sales departments and assist in effectively implementing amendments
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Provide guidance to the Technical Apprentices
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Maintain Pre-Qual documentation
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Coordinate service sign-off
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Maintain Consultant Schedule
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Coordinate & report R&S bond levels
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Coordinate & report BT & infrastructure rebates
The Ideal Candidate
- The role requires a good residential knowledge ideally from a technical design background of either architectural or engineering (preferably both)
- Knowledge of the housebuilding industry gained preferably working within a housebuilding company
- Educated to ONC/OND level minimum or currently studying at HNC level in a construction related qualification
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Possess good communication skills
- A broad technical awareness
Package Description
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme
- Healthshield membership
- Life Assurance Scheme
- The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleeson
Why Gleeson?
Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.
Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.
As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.