Job description
Technical Support Manager
£ per hour | 37 hours per week | Monday-Friday
We are seeking an experienced technical support manager to support housing development schemes, ensuring compliance, value for money, and high-quality delivery across all stages.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage technical appraisal of housing scheme proposals in line with the Housing Association Guide.
2. Evaluate schemes for approval and delivery against agreed programmes.
3. Assess technical content at key development stages to ensure compliance and value for money.
4. Contribute to design standards, sustainability, energy conservation, and lifetime homes.
5. Provide advice on standards, policies, and procedures.
6. Apply design requirements for new build and related housing schemes.
7. Supervise and manage technical and administrative staff.
8. Support development of new technology, systems, and staff training.
9. Analyse scheme data to inform technical policy and procedural improvements.
10. Represent the team at meetings, committees, and stakeholder groups as required.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must meet one of the following:
11. Degree (Level 6 or equivalent) and minimum 3 years' relevant experience, or
12. Architect qualification and minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience, or
13. Demonstrated equivalent CPD/experiential learning and at least 5 years' relevant experience
Additional Requirements
14. Knowledge of design standards and technical requirements for housing schemes.
15. Ability to supervise staff and deliver projects to programme timelines.
16. Current driving licence or access to suitable transport to fulfil the role.