Job Description
Senior Design Manager / Technical Manager - Oxford / Bicester
Design Manager /Technical Manager - Oxford / Bicester £75,000 - £85,000 DOE + Company Benefits Flexible Home & Office WorkingWe’re working with a respected developer delivering one of Oxfordshire’s most ambitious large-scale residential schemes, a multi-year project featuring a diverse mix of housing and community spaces. With several hundred homes still to come across the next phases, including a strong pipeline of traditional family housing, we’re looking for an experienced senior Design Manager or technical manager in Oxford to step into a lead role within the project team.This position will form part of a three-person senior delivery group, working closely with two Senior Managers to oversee day-to-day design coordination, technical progression, and consultant management across a broad and evolving scope of work.About the DevelopmentThe upcoming phases of the project include a varied collection of traditionally built homes, designed to create a balanced and attractive neighbourhood. You’ll be involved in the delivery of:
* 2-bed starter homes aimed at first-time buyers and downsizers
* 3-bed family homes
* 4-bed detached homes with larger plots and enhanced specification
* Play areas, local amenities, and landscaped open spaces
The range of house types means you’ll be navigating different design challenges, from compact high-efficiency units through to larger family plots with bespoke detailing.The Role
* Lead design coordination across multiple residential parcels, ensuring architectural, engineering and technical information is fully aligned.
* Work hand-in-hand with two senior operational leads, forming a core management unit for the live project.
* Review drawings, layouts, specifications and technical submissions with a focus on buildability, compliance and programme continuity.
* Manage consultant interfaces and drive effective communication between design disciplines.
* Oversee design risk, planning conditions, and timely resolution of technical queries on site.
* Contribute to future-phase planning and design strategy as the development progresses into new build stages with varied home types.
* Champion quality and consistency across all traditional house types and streetscape elements.
Candidate Profile
* Strong background as a Design Manager or Technical manager within residential construction, housebuilding or main contracting.
* Confident working with traditional build methods, housing layouts and multi-disciplinary design teams.
* Experience reviewing architectural details for 2-4 bed homes and understanding infrastructure tie-ins.
* A proactive problem-solver who can lead discussions, manage design flow and maintain clear communication.
* Comfortable operating autonomously while working collaboratively within a senior leadership structure.
What’s on Offer
* Salary £75,000-£85,000 DOE
* Full company benefits package
* Hybrid working - typically split between home and the Oxfordshire site/office
* The chance to take a genuinely leading role on a major multi-phase development
* Long-term project stability
How to ApplyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell for a confidential discussion. # 4784029