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Job Title: Technical Director / Head of Technical
Location: Central London
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Company
We are representing a progressive, design-led property developer based in Central London with a growing pipeline of high-quality residential-led schemes across the capital. The company operates a fully integrated development model — with in-house architecture, construction, and interior design — allowing full control from concept to completion. As they scale, they are seeking a Technical Director to lead and elevate their technical function at a strategic level.
Role Overview
The Technical Director will be responsible for leading the design and technical delivery across the full development lifecycle — from feasibility and planning through to construction and handover. This role is pivotal to ensuring quality, compliance, buildability, and innovation across a portfolio of developments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the in-house technical team, as well as appointed external consultants, to deliver coordinated technical and construction information.
* Oversee the development of technical design from RIBA Stage 2 through to 6.
* Ensure technical solutions meet planning requirements, building regulations, sustainability targets, and project viability.
* Provide early-stage input on site feasibility, development appraisals, and risk identification.
* Oversee technical due diligence for land acquisitions and planning applications.
* Drive value engineering exercises and ensure practical, cost-effective solutions are implemented.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams including design, construction, and commercial.
* Lead the resolution of technical issues on site and during pre-construction.
* Ensure full technical compliance with NHBC, building control, and statutory authorities.
* Represent the technical function at board level and contribute to wider business strategy.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Technical Director, Head of Technical, or Senior Design/Technical Manager within a UK residential developer or design & build contractor.
* Strong knowledge of London residential markets and design standards.
* Technical expertise across architecture, engineering, building regulations, and construction.
* Ability to manage and mentor technical teams and consultants.
* Experience delivering complex multi-unit residential or mixed-use schemes.
* Strong planning knowledge and ability to interpret planning consents and conditions.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
* A relevant degree in architecture, engineering, or a construction-related discipline.
* Chartered status (e.g. RIBA, MICE, CIOB) preferred but not essential.
Why Join?
* Work on high-quality, design-focused developments across prime London postcodes
* Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with complete control from concept to delivery
* Strategic leadership position with board visibility
* A business that values creativity, buildability, and long-term sustainability
* Significant pipeline of upcoming schemes in planning and pre-construction
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