Technical Director

Location: North Midlands

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to for a Technical Director to join the North Midlands Technical Team.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for achieving high standards of Technical quality in a controlled cost environment, contributing to the regions profitability whilst meeting planned objectives and maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.  Liaising with other department heads to ensure build objectives are met.

The role will include:

• Ensure Health & Safety is a primary focus and any issues are dealt with promptly to maintain the high standards of the business and the HSE
• Manage and monitor the performance of the team and individuals at regular intervals so to highlight any potential areas of concern or improvement in department performance which can be addressed effectively and improve regional performance
• Lead the Technical team in ensuring any customer related queries are actioned swiftly so to maintain the highest standards of customer care
• Lead and attend regular meetings such as internal management meetings, statutory bodies etc and ensure that actions are followed up and the region continues to communicate effectively between departments
• Take budgetary control for the department and maintain the high level of cost control expectation from the business to improve overall profitability for the region

What we need from you?

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant building/civil engineering subject
• Previous experience working in a similar role, ideally with a major housebuilder
• Thorough knowledge of the current building regulations, Code for Sustainable Homes and Adoption Agreements
• Fully conversant with AutoCAD
• Valid UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

Salary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Health Care

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff on completion of probation to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.

You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.