Job Description
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* Senior Design / Technical Manager – Residential (Main Contractor)
* Richmond
* £75,000 – £85,000 + Package (Car/Allowance)
A well-established main contractor (circa 30 years trading) with a strong pipeline of secured work is seeking a Senior Design / Technical Manager to join their growing team. Specialising in smaller residential schemes, including Design & Build projects, their client base is predominantly local authorities and housing associations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead design management across multiple residential projects
* Coordinate and manage external consultants and design teams
* Act as key interface between client, consultants, and delivery teams
* Review and manage design programmes, ensuring deadlines are met
* Drive value engineering and buildability throughout the design process
* Ensure compliance with planning, building regulations, and client briefs
* Manage design risk and resolve technical issues proactively
* Support pre-construction and tender stages where required
* Oversee document control and technical submissions xsngvjr
* Attend and lead design and client meetings
Requirements:
* Proven experience in residential projects for councils/housing associations
* Strong main contractor background, ideally with D&B exposure
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Great opportunity for progression within a stable, growing business.