Technical Manager

We are excited to be working exclusively with one of our leading clients. They have created a new role to support their ongoing commitments. The Retrofit Technical Manager (RTM) will lead all Local Authority permission submissions across multiple contracts. The RTM will be a subject matter expert on PAS 2030 compliance and related standards, driving the Retrofit Centre of Excellence to implement and maintain industry standards across the company

Role

• Assess and advise on planning applications, listed building consents, and conservation areas for various contracts.
• Survey and generate necessary drawings (CAD) to support applications.
• Engage the Retrofit Team to utilise resources effectively.
• Monitor progress of ongoing referrals and report to internal management.
• Play an effective role in the wider management team, supporting strategic objectives and other functions as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with stakeholders (internal teams, local authorities) regarding consents and permissions.
• Assess feasibility of measures vs. necessary LA permissions.
• Provide technical guidance on approaching various LA permissions.
• Survey sites and generate CAD drawings of properties.
• Create and lodge planning/listed building applications.
• Develop skills across the team to manage processes effectively.
• Track and report on the status of applications.
• Forecast and plan resource utilisation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships within the team and act as an internal ambassador for the Retrofit Team.

Person specification

Qualifications:

• Level 5 Diploma in Domestic Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management (Desirable)
• BS7913 Level 2 Traditional Buildings (Desirable)
• Degree/HNC/HND in Architecture or related field, or equivalent experience (Desirable)

Experience:

• Surveying existing dwellings (Essential)
• Generating and submitting planning and listed building consents (Essential)
• Retrofit Coordination (Essential)
• Working with internal and external stakeholders (Essential)
• Leading junior staff members (Desirable)

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service, organisational, and administrative skills
• IT literacy, including use of handheld devices
• Ability to develop and influence others
• Excellent time management and self-motivation

Knowledge:

• PAS:2035 and associated standards
• Energy efficiency advice
• Managing complaints
• Gas central heating systems
• Electrical components within a property
• Renewable technologies

This role has scope from development and working with a great opportunity. If you would like to have an informal chat and discuss further, please do not hesitate in getting in touch.

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