Technical Manager

Technical Manager – Residential Development

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager to lead the delivery of technical and design aspects of residential projects within a regional development team.

You will take ownership of the full design and technical process , from project inception through to completion, managing consultants and coordinating with statutory authorities and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation, standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full design process across multiple residential projects
• Manage and coordinate external consultants and technical approvals
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC standards, planning, highways and drainage
• Fulfil key Principal Designer (CDM 2015) duties and H&S requirements
• Secure and manage technical approvals and legal agreements including S38, S104 and S278
• Oversee utility designs, surveys, reports and technical documentation
• Drive value engineering, buildability and cost control
• Support land acquisition, planning condition discharge and site delivery
• Resolve technical queries and provide site-based support when required

About You

• Proven experience in a Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager role within residential development or construction
• Strong technical, regulatory and commercial awareness
• Proficient in AutoCAD with good general IT skills
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making abilities
• Qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIAT, CIOB or similar)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Pension, life assurance and share schemes
• Flexible and hybrid working supported where possible

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering high-quality residential developments within a collaborative and forward-thinking technical team.

To apply , please send your CV to or contact Natalie Oakley on for a confidential conversation.

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