Technical Manager

Velocity Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee a high-end luxury residential project in Central London. This role includes managing the technical and design processes from planning consent to completion. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in technical management, particularly on high-rise projects, and a degree in construction or a related field. This company is recognized for its strong employee benefits and has been rated as one of the top companies to work for in the UK.

Benefits

Award-winning employee benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in technical management for a residential developer.
• Experience working on High-Risk Building projects.
• Sound understanding of building regulations and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Technical + Design process from planning to completion.
• Appoint & manage design consultants.
• Liaise with stakeholders & manage client expectations.

Skills

Technical management experience

Experience with high-rise projects

Knowledge of building regulations

Team leadership

Education

Degree in construction or relevant discipline

Job description

Position: Technical Manager

Location: Central London

Description

This Technical Manager's role offers an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading residential developers. They are an expanding firm that are looking to appoint an experienced Technical Manager to help deliver their ambitious growth plans. Known for producing high-quality schemes in both the private and affordable housing sectors with project values from £50m - £500m. An award-winning business they offer one of the best employee benefits packages on the market and over the last 5 years have routinely been voted one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK.

We are looking for a Technical Manager to join their expanding team to lead a high end luxury, new build RC frame residential project based in Central London.

You will be working closely with the Technical Team, the Technical Manager will be empowered to take responsibility for progressing all design required by the Production team and other departments, delivering fully detailed construction packages and Building Regulation approval.

Key Duties

• Manage the Technical + Design process of the project from planning consent to practical completion.
• Appoint & manage design consultants to ensure that the design is delivered within the development programme, on budget and to a high standard.
• Manage the technical team & liaising other departments on various issues.
• Manage stakeholder's & client expectations.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Comprehensive experience in technical management for a residential developer working on high-rise, mixed-use complex schemes.
• Experience of working on High-Risk Building projects.
• A sound understanding of current building regs and a knowledge of the financial, legal + planning processes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current industry-wide issues including proposed legislation and regulatory changes.
• Effectively leading a team and your own project.
• Degree level education in construction or relevant discipline.