My client are a well-established Regional Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across the region. They are seeking an experienced Senior Design/Technical Manager to lead technical and design coordination on residential projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery.
Role Overview
As a Senior Design/Technical Manager, you will take ownership of the technical design process from pre-construction through to completion. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to deliver exceptional residential developments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design Management:
Oversee and coordinate all design aspects of residential projects from planning through to handover. Ensure designs meet planning, building regulations, and warranty provider requirements.
2. Technical Leadership:
Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and reports. Provide guidance and support to design teams and junior technical staff.
3. Stakeholder Coordination:
Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical issues. Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external partners.
4. Compliance & Quality Assurance:
Ensure adherence to NHBC standards, Building Safety Act requirements, and company policies. Implement robust quality control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Project Delivery:
Monitor technical progress against programme and budget. Support site teams with technical queries and problem-solving.
Requirements
6. Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Senior Technical Manager within a residential developer or contractor.
7. Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, planning processes, and warranty standards.
8. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
9. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
10. Competitive salary of £85,000 – £105,000 per annum.
11. Car allowance, pension scheme, and private healthcare.
12. Career progression and professional development support.