Technical ManagerSalary CompetitiveLocation St Austell, Cornwall (with regional travel)Full-time, PermanentTechnical Manager -Gilbert & GoodeAbout Gilbert & GoodeGilbert & Goode is a leadingSouth Westhousebuilder, renowned for delivering high-quality homes and creating thriving, sustainable communities across Cornwall and Devon. Founded in 1972, we have over 50 years experience in building inspiring places to live and providing outstanding customer experiences recognised by our2026In-house PlatinumAward for Customer Satisfaction.As part of Ocean Housing since 2005, we reinvest our success to help deliver affordable housing and strengthen the communities we serve. Our work is driven by thoughtful design, sustainability, and close collaboration with local partners to create places that genuinely make a difference.The RoleWe are looking for an experiencedTechnical Manager(known internally as a Technical & Engineering Manager)to join ourPre-Constructionteam. In this key role, you will act as the technical lead across multiple developments, managing design progression from planning through to build completion.You will ensure all schemes meet statutory, regulatory, and business requirements while delivering high-quality, cost-effective homes. This is a pivotal opportunity to influence design quality and technical excellence across our development portfolio.?Key ResponsibilitiesYou willbe responsible for:
* Managing design development and regulatory approvals across multiple schemes
* Providing technical input into design briefs, reviews, and value engineering
* Ensuring compliance with building regulations, warranty standards, and company procedures
* Defining consultant scopes,procuringexternal appointments, and managing fees
* Supporting the Technical Team Manager with document control systems and strategic design initiatives
* Coordinating engineering input, utilities, and civil engineering solutions
* Supporting site teams with buildability advice and managing change control processes
* Procuring building control bodies and warranty providers
* Managing planning condition discharges, utilities, and sectional agreements
* Attending and contributing to design team meetings, CPD, and continuous improvement activities
* Ensuring health & safety and CDM compliance throughout all technical stages
About YouEssential qualifications and experience:
* HND (Level 5) or equivalent in construction, design, or civil engineering
* Proven experience in a Pre-Construction or Design Manager role within volume housebuilding
* Strong knowledge of building regulations, warranty provider standards, CDM Regulations, and project management principles
* Experience managing planning conditions and securing technical approvals
* Proven ability toprocureand manage consultants, utilities, building control, and warranty services
* Strong IT, organisational, communication, and analytical skills
* Personal attributes:
* Confident working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
* Clear, professional communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and resilient under pressure
* Excellent time management and attention to detail
* Committed to equality, diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Why Gilbert & Goode?Bring your skills to a company with a strong regional reputation and a values-led purpose:We build more than homes we create places where life unfolds.Gilbert & Goode is committed tobuilding inspiring homes and creating lasting memories,placing customers at the heart of everything they do.Award-winning customer satisfaction.The company proudly holds theIn-house 2026 Platinum Award for Customer Satisfaction, reflecting trust and exceptional buying experiences.A leading regional housebuilder with purpose.Since 1972, Gilbert & Goode has grown intoone of the South Wests leading new homes developers, creating inspiring neighbourhoods across Devon and Cornwall.Your work has social value.As part of Ocean Housing Group, profits aregift-aided back to support affordable housing, meaning your contribution helps deliver homes for local people and strengthens communities.Community-first approach.Gilbert & Goode believes thatthe most successful developments are shaped by the people who live in them,ensuring community voices influence design and outcomes.What are our benefits?We offer a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking work environment with fantastic benefits:
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays
* Professional membership fees paid
* Car Allowance at 10%
* Company sick pay scheme
* Workplace pension with death in service benefit
* Home office work payment
* Medicashhealth plan (including dental & optical)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Rewards & recognition programme
* On-site parking
* Employee assistanceprogramme
* Family-friendly policies
Key Dates:Closing Date:Thursday 23rd Aprilat MidnightHow to ApplyIfyourepassionate about shaping high-quality homes and want to make a meaningful impact within a respected regional housebuilder,wedlove to hear from you. Click apply!We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicationsso apply soon!The CompanyAs part of the Ocean Housing Group, with a reputation for creating inspiring new homes, Gilbert & Goode has grown from humble beginnings in 1972 to become one of the South Wests leading new homes developers. Putting our customers at the heart of everything we do we are committed to delivering exceptional new homes that you will enjoy living in for years to come.Gilbert & Goode is proud to promote and retainexcellent relationships with local landowners, stakeholdersand supply chain to bring the best opportunities, sustainable local productsand services to create inspirational neighbourhoods whilst investing into the local community by making contributions towards highways, schoolsand local facilities.Mission StatementTo be an innovative provider of quality homes and services, with residents and staff at the heart of Ocean, and Ocean at the heart of the community.At Oceanour vision is to be the employer of choice for Cornwall. We want to create a work environment where everyone feels like they belong, can bring their best, authentic selves to work every dayand are provided with the support they need to do a great job.Our purpose is to create a modern, dynamicand agile work environment, fit for the 21st Century and one of which all ofour colleagues feel included and proud to be a part of. An environment which enables colleagues to provide quality, affordable homesand services for the people of Cornwall. We believe work iswhat you do, not where you go and therefore colleagues deliver their work where it best suits the need, whether that be in the office, home or around a local area or site using local facilities. Colleagues are agile and work or have meetings in any place to suit the need and task.
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