Technical Manager

LOBA GROUP; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LOBA Group is recruiting a Technical Manager for a privately owned residential developer delivering high-end homes in Surrey. You will lead the design and technical process from planning through to construction and handover, working with external consultants and internal teams to protect design intent and ensure buildability.

You’ll take ownership of technical packages, coordinate approvals, and develop towards Head of Technical.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Coordinator.
• Background in residential development, preferably high-end housing.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and planning conditions.
• Ability to make technical decisions and lead a technical function.

Responsibilities

• Manage architects, engineers and consultants, keeping design packages coordinated.
• Review drawings and specs for buildability, quality and cost.
• Coordinate planning conditions, Building Regulations and warranty approvals.
• Work with commercial to scope technical packages for tender.
• Support site teams during construction and manage design changes.
• Progress toward Head of Technical by expanding role.

Skills

Technical management

Residential development

Design coordination

UK Building Regulations

Leadership capability

Job description

Technical Manager | High-End Residential | Surrey

LOBA Group is recruiting a Technical Manager for a privately owned residential developer delivering high-end homes in Surrey. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical delivery across the developer’s projects, with a view to stepping up to Head of Technical in the near future.

You’ll lead the design and technical process from planning through to construction and handover. You’ll work closely with external consultants and the internal commercial and construction teams to protect the design intent, resolve buildability issues and make sure the details live up to the standard expected of a high-end home.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage architects, engineers and specialist consultants, keeping design packages coordinated and on programme.
• Review drawings, specifications and construction details, with a focus on buildability, quality and cost.
• Coordinate the discharge of planning conditions, Building Regulations compliance and warranty approvals.
• Work with the commercial team to scope and review technical packages for tender and procurement.
• Support site teams during construction, resolving technical queries and managing design changes.
• Take on broader responsibility for technical standards, consultant appointments and how the function operates as you work towards the Head of Technical role.

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Technical Manager, or as a Senior Technical Coordinator ready to take ownership of projects.
• A residential development background, ideally with experience delivering high-end housing or premium residential schemes.
• A track record of coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and resolving technical issues during construction.
• A practical understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning conditions and residential warranty requirements.
• The confidence to make technical decisions and the ambition to lead a technical function.