Technical manager

The Construction Index Ltd; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housebuilder in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee residential projects across Hampshire and Berkshire. This position offers a salary up to £75,000 along with a hybrid working arrangement. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential development and a background in civil engineering, architecture, or design coordination. This is a great opportunity for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working between site, office, and home

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with a residential developer or housebuilder is essential.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset.
• Confident working independently and taking project lead.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of housing projects from inception to completion.
• Liaise with internal teams and external consultants to ensure project delivery.
• Ensure developments meet building regulations and NHBC standards.

Skills

Technical compliance

Project management

Communication

Design coordination

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

• Salary: £65000 - £75000 per annum + Pension, Medical etc
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Newbury, Berkshire
• Posted: 23/07/2025
• Listed in: Construction Management
• Reference: BBBH3819_1753266683
  
  

Job Description

Technical Manager - Residential Developer

Up to £75,000 + Package | Hybrid Working

A well-established and growing housebuilder is seeking a Technical Manager to join their team, covering construction projects across Hampshire and Berkshire. This is a key hire driven by a strong development pipeline and increased project demand.

This role would suit an experienced Technical Manager or a Senior Technical Coordinator looking to take the next step in their career. You'll be working across multiple construction sites, taking full ownership of housing schemes from planning and design through to delivery and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of residential housing projects from inception to completion
• Liaise with internal teams and external consultants to ensure smooth project delivery
• Oversee design coordination, engineering approvals, and technical compliance
• Work across both site and head office, with hybrid flexibility
• Ensure developments align with building regulations, planning conditions, and NHBC standards
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with a residential developer or housebuilder is essential
• Background in civil engineering, architecture, or design coordination is advantageous
• Confident working independently and taking a project lead role
• Familiar with planning applications, technical drawings, utilities coordination, and site logistics
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
  
  

What's On Offer

• Basic salary up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working between site, office, and home
• Supportive team environment with real career progression opportunities
• Ongoing pipeline of quality residential housing developments
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Coordinator ready to step into a Technical Manager position, or for an existing Technical Manager seeking more autonomy and project variety within a reputable developer.

Please note that we are unable to consider candidates requiring work sponsorships or anyone outside of the construction sector.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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