Technical Team Leader

Job Profile

Technical Team Leader Grade M

Group: Communities and Environment Location: Civic Centre Service: Council Housing Design and Technical Services Line Manager: Design Manager Care User Status: Casual

Job Purpose

To manage and provide a full technical/building service.

1. To contribute to the provision of the information necessary for the preparation, monitoring and review of Council budgets, including the Demolitions programme, Equality Act and Health and Safety budgets

2.To maintain professional competence in order to direct and advise employees and to ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory requirements, council policy, current best practice and ethical framework.

3.To monitor the output of the section, maintain quality review procedures and implement change as necessary to ensure that the service continues to meet the ever-changing customer requirements.

4.To manage the staff of the Design Team, setting priorities and measuring performance against agreed targets on an on-going basis to ensure the provision of an efficient high quality support service to the authority.

5.To manage and/or undertake feasibility studies and project design and co-ordinate and/or provide the management of pre and post contract activities (including dealing with contractors) all in accordance with Plan of Work adopted by the Service.

6.To act as client’s representative when dealing with private consultants. To plan, monitor and review the progress of individual projects taking action as necessary to ensure the project remains on schedule and on budget.

7.Such other responsibilities allocated which are appropriate to the grade of the post.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential Desirable

Knowledge of: Knowledge of:

 Codes of Practice, • Demolitions British Statutory Regulations and Standard relevant legislation.  A Broad range of abilities Qualifications: in conceptual and detail design, construction and  Full driving licence, with Building Contract. access to a car or means  National Building to mobility support Specification  CAD Experience of:

Qualifications: • Liaising with and monitoring consultants • Full membership of an • Local Authority appropriate construction technical body. • B/Tech HNC/HND in building Studies or equivalent • Computer literate

Experience of:

• Managing projects and people • CAD • Performance Management • Project Management Competencies

Focusing on the Future Looks ahead, harnesses ideas and opportunities to achieve goals and makes decisions that develop Gateshead Council in the long term.

Building a Shared Vision Builds and communicates a collective vision of the future.

Facilitating Change Proactively leads and builds a momentum for change and sees it through.

Organisational Context Focuses on the community and service users, seeks out partnerships to improve delivery and operates effectively within the political framework.

Personal Impact Is self-aware, acts proactively, accepts personal responsibility and communicates effectively.

Focusing on Results Plans and monitors service delivery. Works with others to enhance provision. Strives to provide a quality service and continuously improve delivery.

Leading & Developing Others Motivates and encourages teams and individuals. Provides direction and feedback and creates a climate of respect.