Technical Manager
Location: Essex (with site visits to London)
Salary: Up to £85,000
A leading large-scale developer based in Essex is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join the team on a landmark £106m mixed-use development.
The scheme includes a sports ground, community centre, and residential accommodation and is classed as a Higher-Risk Building (HRB). The project has successfully passed Gateway 2, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to take a key technical leadership role as the development moves into construction.
The Role
* Lead the technical delivery of a major mixed-use scheme from post-Gateway 2 through construction
* Act as the technical lead ensuring full compliance with HRB and Building Safety Act requirements
* Manage and coordinate the consultant design team
* Oversee detailed design, technical approvals, and design change control
* Maintain building safety information and the “golden thread”
* Work closely with construction and commercial teams
* Attend design team meetings and carry out regular site visits to London
The Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience as a Technical Manager within residential or mixed-use development
* Strong understanding of HRB projects and Gateway processes
* Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and compliance
* Confident managing consultants and complex technical packages
* Background in construction, engineering, or architecture preferred
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £85,000
* Opportunity to work on a high-profile £106m mixed-use scheme
* Join a reputable, well-established developer
* Long-term career progression and technically challenging project work