Taylor Wimpey plc
Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.
Job Summary
This role sits within our specialist cladding remediation department, established to assess and remediate medium and high rise buildings to address fire safety concerns within legacy developments. As a member of the team you will be directly contributing to improving the safety of buildings and providing assurance to residents through our customer-focused approach to remediation
The scope of the role is to manage multiple projects through various stages in the project lifecycle, such as design, planning, H&S, contract negotiation and construction, to meet stakeholder and business expectations. Where we do not retain any legal interest in the property, you will be required to work with third-party building owners’ to procure suitable remediation schemes in the most appropriate and effective manner.
Accountable that the development activity complies with our internal CDM process, external regulatory bodies, and other statutory obligations. Act as the principal project lead fostering trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Business Management
Responsibility and accountability for project budget control and financial delivery of the Cladding Remediation projects.
Effective and proactive communications supporting internal comms teams and dealings with freeholders and management companies to ensure delivery of a safe, fair, and proportionate remedial solution to buildings.
Effective contract and scope negotiation with design teams, contractors, freeholders, and management companies.
Ensure awareness of political, regulatory, industry related and environmental developments which may impact delivery and priorities as necessary.
Responsible for ensuring coordinated media management through internal/corporate communications teams.
General awareness of Insurance on remediation schemes.
Communicate and role model the Taylor Wimpey Cultural Principles.
Managing and developing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, driving clear communication throughout the Group and Business Unit teams.
Ensure risk is fully understood and managed, and actioned to the appropriate time frames to deliver project objectives.
Ensure that cross-functional communication is paramount and effective.
Clearly define roles and responsibilities across all consultants and contractors to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.
Undertake any other duties as required by the Snr Technical Project Manager, including, Director of Cladding Remediation / Group Technical Director.
Design, Planning & Technical
Responsible for various cladding remediation projects, ensuring fire safety risk is effectively addressed before, during and after remedial works.
Building solid and trusted relationships with wider Technical PMs, Commercial teams & Production teams to ensure consistent construction quality and approach where TW controls remediation works.
Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation, procedures, and best practice, including the FRAEW and EWS1 assessment process and applicable standards for cladding remediation projects.
Ensure TW CDM/ EMS procedures are followed on all projects.
Ensure a coordinated approach to all aspects of the architectural design, engineering, fire engineering and planning activities of remediation proposals.
Ensure effective liaison and negotiation with Statutory Authorities, planning authorities, stakeholders, and consultants to achieve the objectives and programme for an implementable Statutory Approval.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Proven track record within the construction industry, with experience gained in working with developers, contractors and other related partners
Strong understanding of residential construction, with a proven track record of delivering high-profile, complex construction projects to time, cost, and quality standards
Proven track record of managing a range of stakeholder relationships, including local authorities, landowners, developers, and contractors
In-depth knowledge of the construction process and construction methods, knowledge of current UK construction, legislation, regulations, standards, and procedures
Entrepreneurial skills, breadth of view beyond traditional approaches is preferrable
Strong networker, totally committed to community involvement is preferrable
Proven experience in working with lawyers and communication consultants is preferrable
High standard of financial literacy & analytical skills is preferrable
Degree or professional qualification in property, development, construction, or a related field (or equivalent work experience and a clear plan for achieving the necessary qualifications)
Considerable drive and energy
What we offer at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.
We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.
If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role
