Technical Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected residential developer in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to enhance fire safety and compliance for legacy schemes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the residential development sector and a strong background in fire safety. This role offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on safety and project integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager in the residential development sector.
• Hands-on involvement in legacy remediation or fire safety-driven projects.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks for existing buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and management of O&M manuals across legacy developments.
• Oversee fire remedial works, ensuring they meet current legislation.
• Assess compliance across existing and completed schemes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and consultants for technical accuracy.

Skills

Technical knowledge of O&M manuals

Fire safety compliance

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Required background: Residential Schemes

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager with a strong background in fire safety and legacy residential schemes to join the Technical team of a respected residential developer. This contract position, with the potential to become permanent, offers the opportunity to focus on safety‑critical legacy projects while ensuring full compliance with evolving standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review, update, and management of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals across legacy developments.
• Oversee and coordinate fire remedial works, ensuring all interventions meet current fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Assess and monitor structural and fire safety compliance across existing and completed schemes.
• Work closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure technical accuracy, consistent documentation, and robust safety governance throughout legacy projects.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Manager within the residential development sector, ideally with hands‑on involvement in legacy remediation or fire safety‑driven projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of O&M manuals, fire safety remedial strategies, and compliance frameworks for existing buildings.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple legacy workstreams and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear, confident, and proactive communication skills, both written and verbal.

What’s on Offer

This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to fire safety improvement and legacy project compliance for a respected residential developer. You will play a key part in enhancing the safety, quality, and integrity of their existing portfolio within a professional and collaborative environment.