Design Standards & Specifications Lead

Design Standards & Specifications Lead

Overview :

• The temporary worker will lead on design standards and specifications across clients regeneration, new build, capital investment programmes and refurbishment of later living schemes. The worker will ideally have experience of residential dwelling specifications.
• Start date: asap Duration: 12 weeks Hybrid Working.
• Mondays typically in the office for collaboration
• Building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

The role

The purpose of the Design & Specification Team is to deliver alignment and consistency of Specification and Standards for new and existing homes, ensuring that commercial best
value is achieved, and our customers' lived experience is improved. This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining ,000 homes.
This role will involve travel across our sites based out of the Midlands / East of England.

The role :
The role will lead on producing and then managing and maintaining the library of Standards and Specifications new homes and existing portfolio, ensuring full engagement and coordination across all internal and external stakeholders and adherence to Group Policies.
To produce and implement a new Standards and Specification Library for the existing portfolio, to reflect the design intent of the Finishes & Technical Specification and ensure this is rolled out consistently across the Group
To create and lead a new Working Group to seek initial requirements, identify gaps, input throughout the process and review the draft Standard Technical & Finishes Specifications, prior to launch. Building strong working relationships with stakeholders
Offering guidance and support to project teams on technical matters related to design standards and specifications and materials including delivery and procurement
To carefully consider the commercial viability and procurement routes of all items within the Specification proposals, with all recommendations accompanied by bench marking and costings and are fully compliant with the Procurement Act. Liaising with Development and Group colleagues, as necessary
Present any changes to the Head of Design & Specification and appropriate Stakeholder Forum, ensuring changes have been fully costed and considered prior to proposal. Once approved and updated, ensure the correct distribution and associated training is provided for all key stakeholders and that correct procedures are followed
Engage with Development and Group colleagues and review customer surveys to ensure the customers' feedback and voice is incorporated within the Standards and Specifications, making any recommendations for modification to the Head of Design & Specification
Ensure the Specifications aligns with Sustainability and Energy Strategies, providing all relevant documentation

What you'll bring
Essential skills
Must have proven technical specification knowledge and experience in the house building and / or housing sector
Strong understanding of building regulations, construction methods, materials, and industry standards
Full knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Act with relation to specification
Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues related to specifications and material
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to confidently liaise with suppliers and key stakeholders
Willing and able to travel to meet the demands of the role
Desirable skills
A degree in a relevant field such as construction management or engineering

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.