Senior Design / Technical Manager - Residential (Main Contractor) Richmond £75,000 - £85,000 + Package (Car/Allowance) A well-established main contractor (circa 30 years trading) with a strong pipeline of secured work is seeking a Senior Design / Technical Manager to join their growing team. Specialising in smaller residential schemes, including Design & Build projects, their client base is predominantly local authorities and housing associations. Key Responsibilities: Lead design management across multiple residential projects Coordinate and manage external consultants and design teams Act as key interface between client, consultants, and delivery teams Review and manage design programmes, ensuring deadlines are met Drive value engineering and buildability throughout the design process Ensure compliance with planning, building regulations, and client briefs Manage design risk and resolve technical issues proactively Support pre-construction and tender stages where required Oversee document control and technical submissions Attend and lead design and client meetings Requirements: Proven experience in residential projects for councils/housing associations Strong main contractor background, ideally with D&B exposure Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Great opportunity for progression within a stable, growing business.