Job Description

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

As we continue our exciting growth journey, the South West region represents a significant area of expansion and investment. We are building a strong, dynamic team to lead and deliver high-quality developments across the region.

As Technical Director, you will have overall accountability for the technical strategy, governance, and delivery across the South West business unit. You will provide leadership to the technical team, oversee design and engineering functions, and play a critical role in land viability, planning, and pre-construction processes. Working closely with the regional leadership team and the Group Technical function, you'll ensure we deliver commercially viable, compliant, and innovative schemes that align with the Allison Homes vision and values.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead the strategic direction and operational performance of the regional technical department. Work closely with the Regional Managing Director and senior peers to shape and execute business plans, site pipelines, and delivery programmes. Represent the South West region at group technical forums and contribute to national standards and policy development.

Team Management & Development

Build, lead and mentor a high-performing technical team including Technical Managers, Engineers, and Coordinators. Oversee team structure, recruitment, performance management and career development. Foster a collaborative culture aligned with Allison's values of Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, and Passion.

Technical & Design Oversight

Take ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity and buildability of all schemes within the region. Ensure timely delivery of design information for all phases - from feasibility and land bids through to site delivery and customer handover. Oversee value engineering processes, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

Land & Planning Support

Direct the technical input into land bids, due diligence, and viability assessments. Work alongside the Land and Planning teams to assess constraints, appraise risks, and identify engineering solutions. Champion technical innovation to maximise land opportunities.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

Establish strong relationships with local authorities, statutory bodies, utilities, and warranty providers. Appoint and manage external design teams, ensuring adherence to programme, quality, and cost expectations. Maintain group standards and drive consistency across developments.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC/other warranty standards, planning conditions, and H&S legislation. Lead technical audits and sign-off processes, mitigating risk and ensuring build quality. Promote a safe-by-design philosophy in all technical solutions.

Commercial & Programme Responsibility

Support the Head of Commercial and Build Director in programme planning, cost control, and procurement. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the technical function. Deliver technical elements on time and to budget, ensuring smooth handover to construction.
This list is not exhaustive and may evolve with the needs of the expanding region.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Substantial experience at senior technical/Technical Director level within residential housebuilding. Proven ability to manage large multi-site portfolios from inception to completion. Deep understanding of planning, engineering, and architectural processes. Track record of effective team leadership and development. Strong commercial awareness and budgetary control experience.

Desirable:

Chartered professional status (e.g. RIBA, MICE, CIOB). Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar. Knowledge of modern methods of construction and sustainable development practices.

Personal Attributes

Confident, inspiring leader with gravitas and integrity. Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills. Proactive problem-solver and decision-maker. Passionate about quality, innovation, and delivering homes people love to live in. Values-driven, collaborative, and resilient.

The benefit package for this role includes:

Competitive salary. Discretionary Bonus Scheme. Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply). 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service). Pension Scheme. BUPA (single cover). Group Life Assurance. Group Income Protection Scheme. Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme. Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan. Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and ambitious team in a growing regional business. If you are a motivated Technical professional looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking housebuilder, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by sending your CV and a covering email or letter to

cv@allison-homes.com

by the closing date of

31st July 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025