Design & Technical Manager

Clarion Housing Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group seeks a Design & Technical Manager to oversee technical design and project management for housing projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in product and specification knowledge and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements and significant responsibilities in delivering innovative housing solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong product and specification knowledge.
• Proven track record in technical teams within a commercial environment.
• Ability to challenge, support, influence and engage with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design, project management and product development support.
• Ensure design is progressed and technical issues are resolved.
• Support the development of innovative design and procurement across projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

• Location: Hybrid / London
• Salary: £67,820 to £84,776 plus £5,000 car allowance per annum
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Type: Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025and one of LinkedIn's Top Companies 2024

We're looking for an experienced Design & Technical Manager to provide technical design, project management and product development support for Clarion's new build, Joint Venture and S106 projects.

Working alongside the wider Development teams and other support functions, you will take a strategic role to ensure design is progressed and technical issues are adequately resolved or mitigated in line with our development programme. You'll support the development of a coordinated and innovative standard of design and procurement across our new-build and acquisition portfolio and ultimately support Clarion's strategy in building new homes and successful communities as well as increasing the level of new technology and innovation used in delivering our portfolio of homes.

You'll come to us with strong product and specification knowledge and a proven track record of working in technical teams within a commercial environment (contractor or developer).

We're seeking professionals with excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills, with an ability to challenge, support, influence and engage managers and customers across the organisation and also externally with key stakeholders.

With hybrid working and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Please review the full role profile on our website before applying.

Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

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Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025 at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Greater London House. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least three days per week.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.