Technical Manager

Imperial Search Ltd; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Manager for a significant residential development in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will oversee all technical and design aspects of the project, ensuring compliance and quality throughout its multi-phase completion. Key responsibilities include coordinating with various engineers, managing contractor performance, and engaging with stakeholders to secure project approvals. A solid background in technical leadership is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams in construction projects.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate design work with various engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and client standards.
• Oversee contractor performance and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor technical milestones and support cost control.
• Engage with authorities to secure necessary approvals.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design coordination

Quality and compliance assurance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Imperial Search is recruiting a Technical Manager for a major residential development. You will lead all technical and design matters across a complex, multi‑phase scheme, ensuring compliance, buildability, quality, cost control and programme delivery. You will coordinate consultants, manage contractor technical performance, and act as the technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external authorities.

• Lead technical delivery from pre‑construction through to practical completion and defects period.
• Design coordination with architects, structural and MEP engineers to produce deliverable information and resolve technical queries.
• Quality and compliance — ensure works meet building regulations, NHBC/LABC standards and client technical standards.
• Buildability and value engineering — review designs to reduce risk and cost while protecting programme.
• Contractor management — review contractor submissions, manage technical approvals, and resolve site technical issues.
• Programme and budget control — monitor technical milestones and support cost control.
• Stakeholder liaison — engage with planning authorities, utility providers and client teams to secure approvals and discharges.