Title: Technical Manager
Location: Bristol (office based, local sites)
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + car allowance + package
Sector: Residential Development – Private & JV Affordable Housing
Start Date: Flexible / ASAP
Technical Manager – The Company
This is an opportunity to join one of the strongest residential developers in the South West. The business has an outstanding reputation for quality, culture, and long-term staff retention, and is consistently regarded as one of the best companies to work for in the region.
They deliver well-designed residential schemes across private sale and joint-venture affordable housing, working closely with Housing Associations and public-sector partners. The pipeline is secure, varied, and long term, with projects genuinely worth getting invested in.
This is a developer-led environment, but with a practical, build-focused mindset — ideal for someone who understands residential delivery from both sides.
Technical Manager – The Role
You will take full technical ownership of multiple residential developments from pre-construction through delivery and handover, working closely with land, commercial, construction and external consultant teams. The role is hands-on, autonomous, and trusted — not buried in layers of process.
Key responsibilities include:
* Day-to-day technical management of residential schemes
* Managing consultants (architects, engineers, employers agents, NHBC, utilities)
* Overseeing planning conditions, technical approvals and discharge strategy
* Driving design coordination through RIBA stages 3–5
* Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC and local authority requirements
* Supporting JV and affordable housing partners on technical matters
* Resolving technical and buildability issues during construction
* Maintaining programme, quality and cost control from a technical standpoint
* This role suits someone who enjoys owning projects, not just administering drawings.
About You
Residential experience is essential.
You will likely have:
* A background with a residential developer, housebuilder or main contractor
* Strong experience on new-build housing and/or apartment schemes
* Exposure to affordable housing and JV projects (highly desirable)
* Solid understanding of Building Regulations, NHBC standards and planning processes
* Experience managing post-contract technical delivery (not just front-end design)
* A practical, delivery-focused mindset
* Relevant qualifications (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent) are preferred but experience and competence matter more.
What’s On Offer
* £65,000 – £70,000 salary
* Car allowance + strong benefits package
* High-quality residential developments
* Stable pipeline and long-term security
* Excellent working culture and reputation
* Bristol-based role with local projects
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