Senior Technical Manager - Residential Housebuilding (Engineering Bias)
Position: Senior Technical Manager
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum +car allowance + package
Contract Type : Permanent
Start date: Immediately available
Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will take ownership of all engineering and technical aspects of allocated developments, from early land appraisal and planning support through to infrastructure delivery and site handover. You will lead the technical function, manage consultant performance, and ensure engineering solutions are practical, compliant, and commercially efficient.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering-led technical delivery of high-volume residential schemes
Line manage and develop two Technical Coordinators, providing clear technical direction and oversight
Take ownership of infrastructure and engineering packages including roads and sewers (S38/S104), drainage strategies, earthworks, levels, and utilities
Manage and challenge external civil/structural engineers, architects, and statutory authorities
Provide engineering input into land acquisition, planning, and viability assessments, including risk management and value engineering
Ensure compliance with planning conditions, Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and local authority requirements
Oversee technical approvals, adoption agreements, and statutory submissions
Proactively identify and mitigate engineering and technical risk across developments
Act as the senior engineering and technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Requirements
Significant experience in a Senior Technical Manager or Technical Manager role within a high-volume housebuilding environment
Strong house building, civil engineering or infrastructure background, with hands‑on experience in residential engineering design and delivery
Proven ability to lead and develop Technical Coordinators or junior technical staff
Commercially aware, detail-focused, and delivery driven
Confident managing multiple complex schemes concurrently
Qualifications
Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (preferred)
How to Apply
If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV.
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