Technical Director (South West)

Wain Group is one of the UK's largest private development companies. We're made up of Wain Homes, the housebuilder, and Wain Estates, the strategic land company. Wain Homes builds approximately 1,200 homes a year from its three regional offices in Warrington, Bristol, and Exeter. It has ambitions to increase this to 1,600 homes over the next five years. Wain Estates operates nationally from Warrington. It is currently promoting 3,200 acres across the country.

Since 1972 when Bill Ainscough founded William Ainscough developments, to 2022 when we reached our 50th Anniversary as Wain Group, our people have always been the most important element of our business.

Our Values and Culture are at our heart and centre on our most valued assets - our people and our customers. We ensure our people know it by putting both their wellbeing and their careers first every day. Everyone counts in our culture, and we are always looking for new ways and new people to share it with.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director to join our South West team. You will have full responsibility for managing the Technical team, overseeing every stage of the design process, including the appointment and supervision of consultants, engagement with external stakeholders, and liaising with statutory authorities. You will also guide the selection and approval of materials, review construction detailing, check the designs of consultants and subcontractors for compliance and buildability, and ensure that business requirements are met throughout each project.

Key responsibilities:

1. Oversee the design process from detailed development through to project completion, ensuring alignment with business requirements and contractor's proposals.
2. Review and approve recommendations for consultant appointments, maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness.
3. Ensure timely registration with warranty providers and Building Control and manage PD and PC roles under the Building Safety Act.
4. Guarantee prompt completion and issuance of technical assessments, data, warranties, certificates, planning conditions, and related documents.
5. Monitor and manage the Technical Department's budget in line with group policy, meeting key milestones and cost targets.
6. Identify and address contractual, financial, technical, and operational risks, while seeking opportunities to maximise gross profit.
7. Champion efficient design solutions and encourage a value engineering approach to minimise waste and maintain quality.
8. Review and sign off on tenders produced by the Technical Department to ensure consistency with project objectives.
9. Cultivate a collaborative culture, offering guidance and support to ensure projects meet quality, time, and cost targets.
10. Oversee and manage estate completion works to include adoptions and any associated handovers to management companies.

Desirable skills and experience:

1. HNC/HND/Degree in a construction or design-related discipline
2. Proven background in new build developments, including social/affordable housing.
3. Demonstrable record of leading teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to exacting standards, achieving high customer satisfaction.
4. Ability to identify and resolve complex issues, with a keen eye on cost-efficiency.
5. Confident in making swift, informed decisions within defined authority levels.
6. Comprehensive understanding of UK building regulations and construction standards.
7. Full UK Driving Licence is required.
8. The ability to embrace and role model our company values - One Wain, Rise to the Challenge, Keep it Real, Everyone Counts, and Take Pride.

The benefit package for this role includes:

1. Annual Bonus Scheme
2. Car allowance and option to join the Hybrid & Electric Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (T&Cs apply).
3. Private Medical Insurance
4. Life Assurance
5. 24 days holiday (increasing by 1 day after 2 years of continuous service up to a maximum of 28 days)
6. WeCare Employee Assistance Programme

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to our mission of building outstanding communities, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team. To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to .

Inclusion and Diversity are paramount to us here at Wain Homes. All our applicants and colleagues are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, please do not hesitate to contact us - we are always happy to help.