Lead Technical Designer - Residential Developments (BTR)

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting an Architectural Technician/Design Manager for a London-based residential developer. The role is client-side, full-time, and focuses on coordinating technical design from RIBA Stage 3 through to construction, handover and close-out.

You will lead design coordination with external designers, consultants and contractors, review packages, ensure buildability, and support planning approvals and on-site delivery at a fast-paced, entrepreneurial development pace.

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years in a technical delivery role on UK residential projects
• Strong track record coordinating external architects and consultant teams during technical design and construction phases
• Proven experience on medium to large-scale residential developments - apartment-led or mixed-use schemes in London or major UK urban locations
• Prior experience on BTR, private sale residential, student accommodation, or high-density housing schemes is highly advantageous
• Solid grounding in RIBA Stages 3-5 from developed design through to practical completion
• Experience preparing residential feasibility studies, test fits, and massing exercises

Responsibilities

• Technical Design & Coordination: Review, prepare, and coordinate architectural drawing packages, technical details, schedules, and specifications across tender, construction, and as-built stages
• Planning & Statutory Compliance: Assist in discharging planning conditions and ensure submissions align with approved consents
• Construction & Site: Liaise with contractors, inspectors, and utilities; conduct site inspections and respond to RFIs
• Early-Stage & Feasibility: Prepare feasibility layouts, massing studies, and assessments for acquisition and planning
• Handover & Closeout: Support handover docs, O&M coordination, snagging, and audit trails

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

Space planning

Education

Architectural Technology degree

CIAT membership (advantageous)

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting an Architectural Technician/Design Manager for a London-based residential developer. The role is client-side, full-time, and focuses on coordinating technical design from RIBA Stage 3 through to construction, handover and close-out.

You will lead design coordination with external designers, consultants and contractors, review packages, ensure buildability, and support planning approvals and on-site delivery at a fast-paced, entrepreneurial development pace.