Senior Technical Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd.; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned construction firm based in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager for residential housebuilding projects. The role involves leading engineering deliveries, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in a similar role within high-volume environments, along with a degree or HND in Civil Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum, alongside additional benefits such as a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Technical Manager or Technical Manager role within a high-volume housebuilding environment.
• Strong infrastructure background with hands-on experience in residential engineering design.
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering-led technical delivery of high-volume residential schemes.
• Line manage and develop two Technical Coordinators.
• Manage infrastructure and engineering packages including roads and sewers.

Skills

Leadership

Civil engineering

Problem-solving

Technical direction

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Senior Technical Manager - Residential Housebuilding (Engineering Bias)

Position: Senior Technical Manager

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum +car allowance + package

Contract Type: Permanent

Start date: Immediately available

Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will take ownership of all engineering and technical aspects of allocated developments, from early land appraisal and planning support through to infrastructure delivery and site handover. You will lead the technical function, manage consultant performance, and ensure engineering solutions are practical, compliant, and commercially efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering-led technical delivery of high-volume residential schemes
• Line manage and develop two Technical Coordinators, providing clear technical direction and oversight
• Take ownership of infrastructure and engineering packages including roads and sewers (S38/S104), drainage strategies, earthworks, levels, and utilities
• Manage and challenge external civil/structural engineers, architects, and statutory authorities
• Provide engineering input into land acquisition, planning, and viability assessments, including risk management and value engineering
• Ensure compliance with planning conditions, Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and local authority requirements
• Oversee technical approvals, adoption agreements, and statutory submissions
• Proactively identify and mitigate engineering and technical risk across developments
• Act as the senior engineering and technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Significant experience in a Senior Technical Manager or Technical Manager role within a high-volume housebuilding environment
• Strong house building, civil engineering or infrastructure background, with hands‑on experience in residential engineering design and delivery
• Proven ability to lead and develop Technical Coordinators or junior technical staff
• Commercially aware, detail-focused, and delivery driven
• Confident managing multiple complex schemes concurrently

Qualifications

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (preferred)

How to Apply

If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV.