Technical Lead – Residential Development & Planning

Linsco; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing residential developer in England is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to manage architectural, engineering, and planning activities across their development portfolio. This role involves working with senior leadership to support projects from land appraisal to final adoption, ensuring technical excellence, and leading a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical design and engineering within residential development and experience in project management.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Holiday purchase scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing membership

Life assurance

Employee share plan

Qualifications

• Experience in technical design, engineering, or planning within residential development.
• Understanding of full development and technical process.
• Knowledge of planning legislation.
• Experience as a project manager or discipline lead.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical excellence across all stages of development.
• Lead planning applications submission and progression.
• Manage external consultants to ensure accurate design information.
• Produce technical reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Technical design

Engineering

Planning

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

AutoCAD

Education

Relevant qualification in technical design, engineering, or planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A growing residential developer in England is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to manage architectural, engineering, and planning activities across their development portfolio. This role involves working with senior leadership to support projects from land appraisal to final adoption, ensuring technical excellence, and leading a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical design and engineering within residential development and experience in project management.