Technical Manager

Description

Internal applicants should inform their line manager if they wish to apply for this role.

• Manage and coordinate external consultant team across all project procurement stages, supporting the Project team.
• Ensure disciplines are fully integrated, check layout drawings, supplier details, obtain Building Regulation approvals and advise internal teams.
• Appraise potential land opportunities, summarise site constraints and estimate fee and service budgets.
• Review and provide technical comments on land and planning applications.
• Clear planning conditions and S106 obligations; prepare and submit S73/S96a applications for technical design changes.
• Prepare design tenders, review submissions and appoint consultant teams per Operating Framework.
• Maintain a detailed design programme aligned with PMIP target dates.
• Deliver coordinated working drawing packages for tender and construction in line with group standards.
• Organise and lead design team meetings.
• Submit and secure Building Regulations approvals for developments.
• Clear Building Regulation conditions to meet regional targets and budgets.
• Manage environmental and ecological constraints, implementing appropriate mitigation.
• Obtain assessments and ensure compliance with HQI, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life, DQS, etc.
• Review technical content of sales literature for compliance with working drawings.
• Record design changes and value engineering incorporated into final designs.
• Follow and document CDM/EMS processes throughout design.
• Secure necessary agreements such as S278, S38, S104, S106, S185.
• Ensure CDM/EMS site start and close‑out procedures are followed and recorded.
• Resolve site queries promptly in collaboration with the project team.
• Support the site sales team to ensure accurate sales information.
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in key meetings required by the Operational Framework/PMIP process.
• Attend sites as needed to fulfil role responsibilities.
• Manage external consultants and teams to meet deadlines.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced residential Technical Manager for our Bristol technical team. The role requires a strong engineering and infrastructure background and will oversee developments from concept through to completion, ensuring ethical consultant appointment, programme and budget control, package coordination and value‑engineered strategies.

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the full development and technical process, preferably having worked as a Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager, along with an industry‑related qualification and progress towards a RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA accreditation. Strong initiative, excellent communication and the ability to manage external consultants and meet deadlines are essential.

• Possess thorough knowledge of the full development/technical process, with prior experience as Technical Coordinator or Technical Manager preferred.
• Hold an industry‑related qualification.
• Work towards or hold professional accreditation with RICS, CIOB, ICE or RIBA.
• Demonstrate ability to work under own initiative.
• Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey. At Taylor Wimpey we don’t just build houses; we build futures for our customers and for our people. By bringing our collective skills together we create amazing outcomes for ourselves, our colleagues and our customers, and we invite you to explore the opportunities on your doorstep.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we deliver our vision locally while giving you the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Our no‑blame culture encourages you to share ideas, shape your work around your life and make a positive difference to both people and the planet.

Taylor Wimpey offers a comprehensive reward package that includes retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance, private healthcare and a pension scheme with employer contributions. Additional benefits such as a discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing, share plans, optional extra annual leave and dependent cover can be tailored to your needs.

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