The words “Technical Manager” can sound intimidating, but the role does not necessarily mean that you need to be a highly qualified engineer, architect or other specialist professional.
You have options. Depending on your business and circumstances, you may be the person responsible for the technical management of your home building business, or you may appoint another person to fulfil that role, subject to the NHBRC’s requirements.
The Technical Manager is the person responsible for the technical side of the home building business and for helping ensure that construction work is carried out in accordance with the applicable technical requirements.
This is why the NHBRC requires the person responsible for the technical management of the business to have the necessary technical ability.
No. You do not automatically have to employ or hire a separate professional simply because the application refers to a Technical Manager.
If you are capable of taking responsibility for the technical requirements of your business, you may be able to fulfil the role yourself, subject to the NHBRC’s requirements.
Alternatively, you can appoint another suitable person to take responsibility for the technical management of the business.
The title Technical Manager should not automatically be interpreted as meaning that you must be an engineer, architect or other highly qualified specialist.
What matters is that the person responsible for the technical management of the business has the technical ability required by the NHBRC and is able to fulfil the responsibilities associated with the role.
One of the important parts of the process is understanding the technical knowledge expected from the person responsible for the technical side of the business.
This is why it is important to prepare for the NHBRC Technical Assessment. You should understand construction principles, technical terminology, building requirements and the types of concepts that may be assessed.
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