Senior Technical Manager
STM_1767976613 Posted: 09/01/2026
Senior Technical Manager - Residential Housebuilding (Engineering Bias)
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager with a strong engineering bias to join a leading high-volume residential housebuilder. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the technical and engineering delivery of multiple large-scale developments, supported by two direct reports (Technical Coordinators). The position is well suited to a technically robust professional with a civil engineering mindset and a proven background in residential infrastructure.
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:
1. Lead the engineering-led technical delivery of high-volume residential schemes
2. Line manage and develop two Technical Coordinators, providing clear technical direction and oversight
3. Take ownership of infrastructure and engineering packages including roads and sewers (S38/S104), drainage strategies, earthworks, levels, and utilities
4. Manage and challenge external civil/structural engineers, architects, and statutory authorities
5. Provide engineering input into land acquisition, planning, and viability assessments, including risk management and value engineering
6. Ensure compliance with planning conditions, Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and local authority requirements
7. Oversee technical approvals, adoption agreements, and statutory submissions
8. Proactively identify and mitigate engineering and technical risk across developments
9. Act as the senior engineering and technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
10. Significant experience in a Senior Technical Manager or Technical Manager role within a high-volume housebuilding environment
11. Strong house building, civil engineering or infrastructure background, with hands-on experience in residential engineering design and delivery
12. Proven ability to lead and develop Technical Coordinators or junior technical staff
13. Commercially aware, detail-focused, and delivery driven
14. Confident managing multiple complex schemes concurrently
Qualifications:
Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (preferred)
How to Apply: