Technical Manager

Description:

Our privately owned and fast growing client in Surrey are seeking a Technical Manager to lead two to three residential projects from planning through to final handover. You’ll manage all phases ensuring high standards and successful completion.

Role Purpose:

The Technical Manager will manage and coordinate architectural, engineering and design activities throughout the pre-contract and post-contract stages of residential development projects. Working closely with Land, Planning, Commercial, Construction and Sales teams, they’ll ensure design solutions are fully coordinated, cost-effective, compliant and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:

– Lead and manage technical consultants across multiple residential developments.
– Coordinate design information through planning, design and construction stages.
– Review drawings specifications and technical proposals to ensure buildability, cost efficiency and compliance.
– Identify and resolve design discrepancies and technical issues early.
– Manage planning condition discharges and technical approvals.
– Oversee utilities coordination including applications, capacity assessments, diversions and disconnections.
– Support and maintain technical specifications in collaboration with Sales and Commercial teams.
– Work closely with site teams, consultants and stakeholders to resolve technical and construction issues.
– Prepare technical reports and support project review meetings.
– Manage Building Regulations approvals, NHBC registrations and compliance requirements.
– Produce O&M manuals and Health & Safety Files for handover.
– Manage Section 38, 104 and 278 agreements and related statutory obligations.
– Monitor technical budgets, consultant claims and project costs.

Requirements:

– Experience in a Technical Manager or similar role within residential development is essential.
– A solid understanding of UK Building Regulations.
– Expertise in residential construction detailing and buildability.
– Experience managing external consultants across various disciplines
– Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
– The ability to review and improve technical drawings and specifications.
– Excellent organisational skills are needed to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
– Confident communication and strong stakeholder management skills.
– Proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

What we offer includes a competitive salary and car allowance, a discretionary annual and long-term bonus scheme, an enhanced pension scheme (salary sacrifice), private medical cover