Technical Manager

Sphere Solutions; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction agency in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager to manage the technical delivery of residential projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pre-construction and design management within the residential sector. Responsibilities include overseeing design compliance, managing consultant appointments, and ensuring timely delivery of technical information. The role offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to impact high-quality housing delivery in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Annual leave

Car allowance

Professional fees

Pension

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong experience in residential or volume housebuilding required.
• Excellent knowledge of building regulations and warranty standards.
• Proven ability to manage planning conditions and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects across multiple residential schemes.
• Oversee design coordination and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Drive value engineering and innovation during project execution.

Skills

Pre‑construction/design management

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Strategic project management

Communication and leadership

Education

HND/Level 5 qualification in design, construction, or civil engineering

Degree/Level 6

Job description

Technical Manager

Permanent

Are you an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in residential development? We're seeking a Technical Manager to join a growing Pre-Construction team. This is a pivotal role, managing the technical delivery of residential schemes from planning through to build completion.

What You'll Do

• Manage technical aspects across multiple residential schemes
• Oversee design coordination, statutory approvals, and ensure compliance with CDM and Health & Safety regulations.
• Manage consultant appointments, fee budgets, and design programmes.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical information to support tendering and construction.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in pre‑construction/design management within residential or volume housebuilding.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, building regulations, and warranty standards.
• Proven ability to manage planning conditions, utilities, and sectional agreements.
• Strategic project management skills with excellent communication and leadership ability.
• HND/Level 5 qualification in design, construction, or civil engineering required. Degree/Level 6 and professional membership desirable.

Why This Role?

• Competitive benefits including annual leave, car allowance, professional fees, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to lead key residential projects and make a tangible impact on high-quality housing delivery.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.

If you're a technically-minded, strategic leader in residential development looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact

For a confidential chat about this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Jo.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under‑represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.