Design & Technical Manager

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

Job summary

A leading housing organization seeks a Design & Technical Manager to take a strategic role in technical design and project management for new build and joint venture projects. You will enhance the portfolio by driving innovation and supporting the development of affordable homes. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management and communication skills, with a track record in commercial environments. This hybrid role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in community building.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and project management support for various projects.
• Ensure design is progressed and technical issues are resolved.
• Support the development of innovative design and procurement standards.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

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Design & Technical Manager

Apply locations: Hybrid, Central London

Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Application deadline: End Date: August 11, 2025 (17 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: R0017340

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 2025 and 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 organization and externally with key stakeholders.

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

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then please review the full role profile before applying - Design & Technical Manager

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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 is not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

About Us

About Clarion Housing Group

Clarion Housing Group is the country’s largest social landlord, with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own.

Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country.

We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities.

Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises, and other organizations to provide employment support, apprenticeship opportunities, money management advice, and help getting online.

To find out more about working for Clarion, please click here.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves, and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through staff networks.

We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.