The Design and Technical teams are involved in all aspects of housing design and innovation, this team is also responsible for researching the best materials, at the best cost.

In terms of design, there’s the sheer variety of our sites, many of them using existing buildings, and all of them with unique problems to solve. Then there’s the question of new materials and our drive for sustainability and value, all in the face of ever changing building and environmental legislation.

Most of the people in this team have an architectural or engineering background, and for all, we offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management in a thought-provoking setting.

• Providing architectural support to a number of different developments.
• Producing and amend site layouts.
• Gaining building regulation approvals for allocated developments.
• Assisting with planning applications Delivering and co-ordinating working drawings.
• Preparing specifications.
• Collating and organising technical information.
• Support provision of technical information for site starts.
• The investigation of technical problems encountered and provision of viable economical solutions.
• Attending site meetings as required.
• Complying with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team.
• Implementing new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhancing the reputation of the company.

What you’ll need

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Excellent communicator, with high detail orientation.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the major functions within the remit of Technical.
• Self–disciplined, with demonstrably good time management skills and the ability to manage a number of priorities.
• Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Team player, supportive of colleagues.