Head of Technical

tdm recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Direct reporting line to the MD

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Technical in London to oversee large teams for high-rise construction projects. The candidate should have strong leadership skills, experience managing teams, and a background in residential construction, particularly with housing associations. This senior role offers strategic technical leadership and direct reporting to the Managing Director, along with a performance-related bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams of 8+ people.
• Proven track record working with housing associations.
• Strong background in high-rise residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with clients to ensure technical excellence.
• Overseeing technical delivery across multiple developments.
• Ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Provide strategic technical leadership across the business.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-rise residential construction

Client relationship management

Technical leadership

Job description

Base pay range

This range is provided by tdm recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Technical to join a high-rise contractor in London, overseeing large teams across multiple developments for various leading housing associations. This is a senior leadership position reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering the opportunity to shape technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Who We\'re Looking For

This role would suit:

• Current Head of Technical or similar role holders looking for their next challenge
• Senior Technical Managers with a leading developer seeking progression
• Principal Design Managers from major contractors with proven leadership experience

Key Requirements

• Experience managing teams of 8+ people
• Strong background in high-rise residential construction
• Proven track record working with housing associations

Key Responsibilities

• Working directly with clients to ensure technical excellence
• Appointing and managing various consultants including:
• Architectural teams
• Fire safety consultants
• M&E consultants
• And other specialist advisors
• Overseeing technical delivery across multiple developments
• Ensuring compliance and quality standards
• Strategic technical leadership across the business

What\'s On Offer

• Performance-related bonus
• Direct reporting line to the MD
• Work with leading housing associations on meaningful projects

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.