Technical Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Greater Manchester seeks a Technical Manager to lead residential developments. Responsibilities include managing technical designs and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in residential construction and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Various other employee benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in residential construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple designs and projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential development projects from design to post-completion.
• Manage design delivery plan and coordinate surveys and reports.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and technical approvals.

Skills

Relevant qualification in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering

Extensive experience in a technical role at a residential house builder

Experience delivering design for projects on time, budget and quality

Knowledge of current building regulations

Management of technical approvals and fees

Good IT literacy with AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word

Job description

Reference: VAC-354830_1761923299
Posted: October 31, 2025

A national house builder has a requirement for a Technical Manager to join their Technical team based in Greater Manchester.

As a Technical Manager you will be taking the lead on a volume residential developments (mix of houses and apartments for open market sales and affordable housing) from detailed design stage to post completion.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with principal designs for roads, sewers and foundations
• Undertake value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered.
• Manage the design delivery plan and Project Technical Trackers
• Attending and chairing Handover and Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings.
• Coordinate delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.
• Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures.
• Coordinate and appoint consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and house type working drawing packs.
• Coordinate submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements (S104, S38 & S278) followed by completion of legal agreements
• Co-ordinate utility designs and initial mains laying onto the site, ensuring legal agreements are completed
• Liaise with architects, civil & structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency and coordination between various designs.
• Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover.
• Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business.
• Obtain quotations from Management Companies, review, and provide recommendation for appointments.
• Monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations.
• Ensure all Principal Designer roles are instructed as required, and internal SHE procedures are followed and maintained.

Skills and experience

• Relevant qualification in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering
• Extensive experience working in a technical role at a residential house builder
• Experience delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards
• Knowledge of current building regulations
• Management of technical approvals and technical fees and cost to complete
• Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word

The company are offering a competitive salary along with a fully comprehensive package including a company car or car allowance, annual bonus scheme, healthcare, pension scheme, life assurance and various other employee benefits.

If you have previous experience in a similar role within the residential sector and are looking for a new challenge, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link.