# Technical Manager## Job IntroductionGleeson Homes have an exciting opportunity for a **Technical Manager** to join our team. As our Technical Manager, you will work closely with the Technical Director, the Technical & Commercial team and the wider business to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering and De-sign/Planning activities of the region from initial land appraisal through to final adoptions of a development.This is an exciting opportunity for technical professionals to join a fast growing, national home builder - shaping the future of the Gleeson brand, and leading up a highly talented team.**Main Responsibilities:**As a member of the Regional senior leadership team, it is crucial, to take a ‘whole company’ perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives, being a Gleeson Ambassador for our vision, mission, values and our approach to performance excellence, whilst positively influencing and enhancing the profitability and operational effectiveness of the business.**A High level summary of key responsibilities:*** Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities and to provide information required to purchase land.* Advise on and secure planning approvals, delivering and reporting as per Group policies and processes to meet the Region’s business plan.* Management of external planning, architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that all design in-formation is received, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget.* Coordinate the preparation of the Pretender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the Gleeson procedures.* Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g piling and sup-porting procurement department through procurement process.* Provide the RMD and Land Director with operational and tactical planning reports and assessments presenting clear and reasoned planning advice in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements.**The Ideal Candidate:*** A relevant qualification and/or broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.* Good strong knowledge of the full development/Technical process/Commercial awareness* Broad knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement.* Ability to create and manage programmes, in particular Critical Path.* Previous experience as either a project or discipline manage within a development organisation.* Working in a multi-disciplinary environment* Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD* Good Organisational skills* Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements* Strong verbal and written communication* Numerical and Literate* Broad awareness of H&S/CDM regulations* Technically competent in using AutoCAD**Benefits:*** Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays* Choice of company car or car allowance* Discretionary Bonus Scheme* Holiday Buy Back Scheme* Company Pension Scheme* Private Medical Insurance Scheme* Healthshield membership* Life Assurance Scheme* Share Purchase PlanThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| (C) OpenStreetMap contributors### Technical Manager* **Salary** Excellent Salary and Benefits Package* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/8939/4590* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Technical* **Regional Office** Nottingham* **Location** Nottingham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 9 April, 2026
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