Technical Manager

Potensis Selection Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer is seeking a Design Manager to oversee a high-value apartment project in South West London. This long-term contract position involves providing technical advice, managing external consultants, and ensuring innovative design solutions are implemented. The ideal candidate should have experience on apartment-led projects and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent communication is essential as the role involves liaising with various departments to maintain project budgets and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design for high-value apartment projects.
• Proven track record of collaborating with external consultants.
• Ability to drive innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and act as the focal point for design matters.
• Manage external consultants' performance to ensure delivery.
• Drive cost-effective and innovative solutions into design.
• Provide design solutions to the build team during production.
• Manage design review meetings and reporting.
• Ensure effective communication of technical issues on-site.
• Liaise with the Commercial department on order placements.

Skills

Technical design knowledge

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Potensis Selection is pleased to partner with an award winning Residential Developer who are

looking to expand their existing team and recruit a Design Manager.

The business has developed an enviable reputation for consistently delivering high end, complex and design led projects across the Capital for over 20 years.

Due to an expansion of workload, they are now looking to attract and recruit a Design Manager on a long term contract basis to manage a high value apartment led project in South West London.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical advice to the business and act as a focal point for all technical design related matters on the project
• Help manage a range of external consultants, managing their performance to ensure that they deliver the agreed outcomes.
• Drive innovative and cost effective solutions into the design.
• Provide design solutions to the build team during the production process to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Management of design review meetings, progress & performance reporting, and design change control.
• Manage the flow of technical issues to and from site to ensure that all parties have all required information.
• Liaise with the Commercial department to ensure all relevant orders are placed in line with the agreed budget.

Experience of working on apartment led projects,...