Senior Technical Manager

Description

• Approvals and Compliance: Securing and managing all necessary technical approvals, including Building Regulations, NHBC (or other warranty providers) standards, and local authority agreements (e.g., S38, S104, S278 for highways and drainage).
• Team Leadership: Mentoring, managing, and developing the in-house technical team (including Technical Coordinators and Administrators).
• Consultant Management: Appointing, coordinating, and managing external consultants (architects, civil/structural engineers, landscape architects, etc.), negotiating fees, and ensuring their designs align with project objectives and budget constraints.
• Health and Safety/CDM: Ensuring all design and construction works comply with the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 and other Health & Safety procedures, often undertaking the Principal Designer role.
• Project and Budget Management: Producing, monitoring, and managing project delivery programmes and technical budgets, and reporting progress and financial performance to the Technical Director/Head of Technical.
• Design and Drawing Management: Overseeing the production and coordination of all architectural and civil engineering working drawings and technical details, ensuring they are accurate, practical, and available on time.
• Land Acquisition Support: Providing technical advice and conducting site feasibility assessments (e.g., ground conditions, utility services) to the land and planning teams during the acquisition stage, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Quality and Value Engineering: Undertaking value engineering assessments, ensuring buildability is considered, and promoting high-quality, economic design solutions.
• Liaison and Communication: Acting as the primary liaison between technical teams, site construction teams, commercial departments, sales, and external bodies (local authorities, utility companies, etc.) to ensure seamless communication and problem resolution.

Requirements

• Personal Attributes: Methodical, conscientious, detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and a proactive team player.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commercial Awareness: A good understanding of the commercial aspects of design decisions and cost control.
• Software Proficiency: Competency in relevant software, especially AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Revit or project management tools is a bonus.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction processes, UK Building Regulations, NHBC standards, planning laws, and associated legal agreements (S106, S278, etc.).
• Experience: Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in a technical management or coordination role within a residential house builder or related consultancy.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance