Senior Technical Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Technical Manager for their Wolverhampton team. This role involves leading two complex development sites, supervising junior members, managing design processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the housing sector, strong technical knowledge, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70k and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the housing industry as an Engineer or Technical Coordinator.
• Excellent working knowledge of Highways, Drainage, Building Regs, and NHBC Standards.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset toward design development.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of two complex development sites.
• Supervise and support 1-2 junior team members.
• Control the complete design process and manage external consultants.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, Building Regulations, and Planning.

Skills

Project Leadership

Team Supervision

Design Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Tools

Highways knowledge

Drainage knowledge

Building Regulations knowledge

NHBC Standards knowledge

Job description

Senior Technical Manager

Location: North-west Midlands (Wolverhampton)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (Experience Dependent ઓળ Chem Competitive Package

Role Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Technical Coordinator or Engineer looking for a step up? A leading UK．．housebuilder is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to join their established regional team in Wolverhampton. collapse.

Senior Technical Manager role sits at a level equivalent to a Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager, reporting directly to the Technical Team Manager.

The Role

• Project Leadership: Take full ownership of two complex development sites.
• Team Supervision: Supervise and support 1-2 junior team members in their daily tasks.
• Design Management: Control the complete design process, managing external consultants and liaising with statutory and local authorities.
• Compliance: Ensure all designs meet current legislation, Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and Planning requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to drive projects forward proactively.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is specifically looking for a technical professional with a strong engineering bias. While you may currently be a Technical Coordinator, you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the engineering elements of a project rather than just architectural elements.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years within the housing industry as an Engineer or Technical Coordinator.
• Technical Knowledge: Excellent working knowledge of Highways, Drainage, Building Regs, and NHBC Standards.
• Mindset: A proactive, "problem‑solving" approach to design development and site‑based issues.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor junior staff and manage high‑pressure, complex projects.

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary up to £70k
• Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance and pension.
• Flexible Working: A culture that values in‑person collaboration but supports flexible working arrangements where possible.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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