Job Title:
Technical Manager
Location:
Greater Manchester
Salary / Package:
Up to £82,000 + company car/car allowance, bonus scheme, pension, private medical, life assurance, generous holiday allowance
The Technical Manager Role
A regional house builder is seeking a Technical Manager with an engineering background to lead and coordinate Technical, Design and Engineering activity across the region. The role covers the full development lifecycle from early feasibility and planning through to construction support and final infrastructure adoption.
Working within the regional management team, you'll manage technical information flow, support planning, oversee engineering design, coordinate consultants and ensure infrastructure is delivered and adopted in line with programme, quality and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on position covering Land, Design, Engineering and Construction phases.
Key Responsibilities of the Technical Manager:
- Provide technical and engineering input during land assessments and feasibility work
- Coordinate the preparation, issue and quality of design information across engineering, architectural and planning disciplines
- Manage external consultants, technical specialists and statutory bodies to ensure approvals and information are received on time
- Support planning applications with technical detail and resolve queries throughout the process
- Lead on engineering elements such as roads, sewers, drainage, utilities and site infrastructure, including adoption agreements
- Identify and monitor technical risks, providing clear updates to senior management
- Prepare and coordinate technical documentation prior to tender and site start
- Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations, building control requirements and internal procedures
To be considered for the Technical Manager role:
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in residential housebuilding in a technical or engineering-led role (Technical Manager, Senior Engineer, Engineering Manager)
- Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, utilities, adoptions and Section agreements
- Understanding of planning processes and building regulations
Why apply for the Technical Manager opportunity?
- Senior position with influence across the full technical and engineering process
- Opportunity to shape technical standards and processes across the region
- Strong pipeline of future development and long-term career progression
- Supportive, collaborative environment with direct exposure to senior leadership
Apply now for immediate consideration! Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 hours.