Technical Manager (Timber Frame).
Residential Development | Hatfield.
Package to attract the very best.
I’m working exclusively with a residential developer to appoint a Technical Manager.
This is an opportunity to take play a key part of the technical function working across a significant and expanding pipeline of residential schemes.
The business has a strong track record in delivering high-quality homes with a focus on timber frame construction.
This role will sit at the centre of the development and construction process, acting as the day-to-day technical lead, working closely with senior construction leadership and supporting the long-term evolution toward a Head of Technical position.
The Role
As Technical Manager you’ll be responsible for ensuring developments are technically robust, buildable, and ready for delivery, from planning through to construction.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing technical delivery across multiple residential schemes from planning through construction.
* Reviewing drawings and technical information to identify key risks, constraints, and delivery impacts.
* Coordinating consultant teams and ensuring outputs align with programme and construction strategy.
* Producing clear technical reports that highlight “need-to-know” items for construction and senior leadership.
* Managing utilities and infrastructure readiness, including water, power, drainage, and highways interfaces.
* Working closely with construction teams to support timber frame sequencing and on-site delivery.
* Acting as a key interface between planning, engineering, and construction functions.
What They’re Looking For
* Technical experience within a residential housebuilder.
* Strong understanding of timber frame construction and its technical and sequencing requirements.
* Able to balance technical detail with programme and delivery pressures.
* Confident communicator who works closely with construction counterparts on a daily basis.
* Ambitious and capable of stepping into a more senior technical leadership role over time.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a rare opportunity to join a developer at a key inflection point, offering:
* A substantial and long-term residential pipeline.
* The chance to shape and lead the technical function as it matures.
* A clear pathway toward Head of Technical.
* Exposure to timber frame delivery at scale within a growing organisation.
If you’re a technically strong, delivery-aware professional looking for a role with genuine influence and progression, I’d welcome a confidential conversation
Contact
Dan Petrie, Principal Consultant
dan.petrie@cognisantsearch.com
07487 795148