Technical Manager

Knightwood Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK residential developer is seeking a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Coordinator in South London. This role involves managing design information, overseeing consultants, and ensuring technical compliance for a major regeneration project. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential developments and strong technical knowledge. This is a great opportunity for long-term career progression within a substantial project.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design information across disciplines.
• Background in multi-unit housing or RC-frame schemes.
• Confident in working with consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design information across disciplines.
• Oversee consultants, design programmes and ensure technical compliance.
• Support planning and technical approvals.

Skills

Experience with residential developers or contractors

Strong technical knowledge

Coordination capability

Job description

Technical Manager / Senior Technical Coordinator - South London

A respected UK residential developer is looking for a Technical Manager (or a strong Senior Technical Coordinator ready to step up) to join their team on a major multi-phase regeneration scheme in South London. The project is in pre-construction, with site start planned for summer 2026, offering rare early-stage involvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design information across disciplines
• Oversee consultants, design programmes and technical compliance
• Support planning, condition discharges and technical approvals
• Review designs for buildability, quality and value engineering
• Work closely with construction and commercial teams through pre-start and delivery

What we’re looking for

• Experience with residential developers or contractors
• Background in multi-unit housing / RC-frame schemes
• Strong technical knowledge and coordination capability
• Confident working with consultants and leading design stages

This is a great opportunity to join a substantial long-term project with clear scope for progression.