Senior Design & Technical Manager
London - Site based
I am working with a large Registered Provider who are seeking a Senior Design & Technical Manager to lead design delivery across multiple housing schemes.
This is a senior role with responsibility for managing teams, consultants and the full technical process from early design and planning through construction and post-completion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Design & Technical team across multiple residential projects
* Oversee design from inception, planning and procurement through to handover
* Provide technical input to scheme appraisals, pricing and early-stage design
* Coordinate consultants and manage design deliverables to meet cost, quality and programme targets
* Work closely with Land, Commercial and Construction teams to ensure buildability and cost effectiveness
* Support due diligence processes and manage technical risk
* Set, monitor and control design-related budgets
* Ensure compliance with H&S, building regulations and governance requirements
Candidate Experience:
* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (design or construction related)
* Professionally qualified or working towards (CIOB, RIBA or similar)
* Proven experience in a senior design or technical management role within residential construction
* Strong technical, commercial and project coordination skills
* Experienced people manager with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Strong IT skills including MS Office and MS Project or Asta
* Sound understanding of contract management and risk control
* Knowledge of CAD and BIM beneficial
Please reach out to Jamie Fitch on to discuss further.