Senior Technical Manager

About the Role

The Technical Manager will oversee skills and resources within the Technical department, coordinating with external consultants and authorities to optimise each development. The role ensures technical information is consistent, high‑quality, and compliant with legislation while meeting KPI targets and operating framework standards. Internal candidates should inform their line manager before applying for this role. This ensures appropriate succession planning and transparency. • Deliver consistent technical information across all schemes. • Design and maintain a Quality Management Process for technical data. • Provide expertise to adapt to changes in building legislation and standards. • Achieve KPI targets for all Technical functions. • Ensure compliance with the Taylor Wimpey Operating Framework. • Manage CDM/EMS processes, acting as deputy Principal Designer and mitigating design risks. • Serve as primary communication link between Technical, internal departments, and external agencies. • Organise and record technical meetings with timely action points. • Prepare and maintain design programmes and progress reports for management. • Support evaluation and appraisal of new site acquisition opportunities. • Negotiate with statutory and planning authorities, consultants, and highways to meet project objectives. • Oversee delivery of strategic infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸technical info
• ▸quality management
• ▸cdm management
• ▸design programme
• ▸infrastructure delivery
• ▸compliance

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years experience as Technical or Senior Technical Manager in development. • Proven track record delivering projects from concept to completion at manager level. • Professional qualification and membership (e.g., RICS, RTPI, RIBA, ICE). • Strong understanding of the full development and technical process. • Ability to create and manage programmes and budgets. • Experience leading multiple individuals or teams. • Broad business acumen across the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• ▸5 years
• ▸project delivery
• ▸rics
• ▸full development
• ▸budget mgmt
• ▸team leadership

Benefits

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey. At Taylor Wimpey we build futures for our customers and our people, fostering a collaborative, no‑blame culture across 22 UK regional offices and operations in Spain. Employees are given tools to develop skills, share ideas and shape work around their lives, contributing to spaces where anyone can thrive. Taylor Wimpey offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance, private healthcare, pension contributions, discounted house purchase, car leasing and share plans. Employees can customise their package with options such as extra annual leave or dependent coverage, and benefit from industry‑leading training and development to support career growth. As a Disability Confident employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, working with individuals who have disabilities or long‑term health conditions and removing barriers to employment. Applicants who disclose a disability and meet the role’s minimum requirements are guaranteed an interview.

Work Environment

Onsite