Technical Design Manager

Blue Diamond Recruitment

The Role

Overview

Oversee technical design and coordination of residential developments for a Midlands developer.

Key Responsibilities

  • design management
  • drawing management
  • compliance
  • planning applications
  • mmc advising
  • consultant coordination

Tasks

Reporting directly to the Senior Technical Manager / Technical Director, this role will focus on the delivery and coordination of residential projects, ensuring that designs are practical, compliant and aligned with the company’s vision. Whilst no drawing work will be required, the successful candidate will play a key role in influencing and managing the design process. -Design management and coordination of standard house types. -Attending meetings with external stakeholders and carrying out site visits as required. -Liaising with Building Control and ensuring compliance across all projects. -Overseeing and managing working drawings from concept through to completion. -Coordinating and managing external consultants to ensure project deadlines are met. -Mentoring junior members of staff. -Progressing planning applications and consents through construction drawings, ensuring readiness for build on site. -Advising on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and current Building Regulations.

Requirements

  • design manager
  • architectural
  • building regulations
  • mmc
  • stakeholder management
  • project portfolio

What You Bring

If you’re an ambitious design professional looking for your next step within a respected Midlands Developer, we’d love to hear from you. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of projects, they are now seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager with an architectural background to join their expanding team. -A strong and varied project portfolio, comparable to town centre apartments, regeneration and housing schemes. -Strong coordination and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. -Proven experience in a Design Manager or similar role, ideally with an architectural bias and within residential development. -Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, design processes and MMC.

Benefits

-The opportunity to work on a diverse mix of projects with a forward-thinking and growing Developer. -Competitive salary and benefits package (negotiable dependent on experience). -A role offering genuine scope for progression and professional development.

The Company

About Blue Diamond Recruitment

-The agency brings personal dedication to every placement, founded by a husband-and-wife team. -Specializes in roles across land promotion, planning, commercial development, architecture, design, technical, and construction sectors. -Active across the UK’s heartlands, serving housebuilders, consultancies, and main contractors. -Projects include residential, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure support. -Notable for donating a portion of fees to charity, honoring its founders’ family legacy. -Backed byREC membership and custom internal tools, blending grassroots ethics with professional rigor.

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