Technical Manager

3West Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing developer in Exeter is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of residential sites. You will manage external consultants, ensure compliance with regulations, and support various teams with practical solutions. The ideal candidate has significant experience in a technical role within housebuilding. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Influence over project delivery

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a similar technical role within housebuilding (SME or PLC).
• Comfortable managing design, civils, drainage, and utilities.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, NHBC standards, and planning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Managing external consultants from planning permission to build.
• Coordinating technical drawings and ensuring compliance.
• Leading on S104/S38/S278 agreements and planning condition discharge.
• Supporting teams with practical, buildable solutions.
• Managing budgets and risk to avoid surprises.

Skills

Experience in technical role

Knowledge of UK building regulations

Collaborative problem-solving

Job description

️ We’re Hiring: Technical Manager – SME Housing Developer | Exeter

Location: Exeter, Devon

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Looking for your next challenge in residential development — but want to ditch the red tape and actually make decisions that matter?

We’re an SME housebuilder based in Exeter, creating thoughtful, high-quality homes across the South West. We’re looking for a Technical Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of our sites.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing external consultants (architects, civils, utilities) from planning permission to build and beyond.
• Coordinating technical drawings and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and planning.
• Leading on S104/S38/S278 agreements and planning condition discharge.
• Supporting land, planning, commercial, and construction teams with practical, buildable solutions.
• Managing budgets, technical programmes, and risk — ensuring no surprises on site.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in a similar technical role within housebuilding (SME or PLC).
• Comfortable managing design, civils, drainage, and utilities.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, NHBC standards, and planning frameworks.
• Proactive, practical, and collaborative — someone who gets things done.

What You’ll Get:

• Influence over how projects are delivered.
• Work on regionally significant, design-led sites.
• Bonus scheme + flexible working.
• Supportive, down-to-earth team.

Sound like you? Drop us a message or send your CV to [e-mail] — or feel free to tag someone you know who’d be perfect.

Let’s build something brilliant in the South West.

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