Senior Technical Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Bridgwater is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to oversee the technical delivery of bespoke developments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the residential development sector and a solid understanding of building regulations. This role offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to lead a developing technical team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Manager within the residential development or housebuilding sector.
• Strong background in managing architectural and engineering design through all stages, from planning to handover.
• Solid understanding of building regulations, planning policy, NHBC and CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full technical delivery of bespoke developments.
• Lead consultants and ensure technical information is delivered accurately.
• Shape the technical function as the business grows.

Skills

Experience as a Technical Manager

Managing architectural and engineering design

Problem-solving complex site constraints

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Required background : Housebuilding

We have partnered design-led residential developer who is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth, expanding its portfolio of high-quality, characterful schemes across the South West.

As the Senior Technical Manager will play a central role in shaping the technical function as the business grows, overseeing the full technical delivery of bespoke developments.

With the company expanding, this position offers significant headroom : the successful candidate will have a clear pathway into a more senior leadership role as the technical team develops.

Requirements :

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Manager within the residential development or housebuilding sector – SME Experience is essential.
• Strong background in managing architectural and engineering design through all stages, from planning to handover.
• Ability to lead consultants, challenge design solutions and ensure technical information is delivered accurately and on time.
• Experience working on smaller, high-quality or design-led developments is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of building regulations, planning policy, NHBC and CDM requirements.
• Confident in problem-solving complex site constraints such as levels, drainage, utilities and heritage or conservation considerations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the presence to influenc...