Technical Manager - New Build Residential Projects

Gibson Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Gibson Recruitment Ltd. is working on behalf of a high-end residential developer to recruit a TECHNICAL MANAGER to join their Glasgow-based team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will oversee the technical lifecycle of new build developments through construction and post-construction stages. This role bridges the gap between design and delivery, taking full ownership of services, warranty sign-offs, and contractor design elements while driving post-completion NHBC defect resolutions

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven technical experience within a new-build residential developer, main contractor, or multi-disciplinary consultancy background.
• Technical Literacy: Exceptional ability to absorb, analyse, and apply complex technical engineering and design information.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong computer skills with experience navigating project portals and digital management tools.
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to investigating technical issues on-site and managing subcontractor remedial works.

Responsibilities

• Asset Adoptions & Bonds: Progress road and water/waste-water asset adoptions; clear road bonds, manage sewer recoveries, and resolve statutory authority issues.
• Warranty & Sign-Offs: Collate design, environmental, and engineering data to secure NHBC technical sign-off and clear post-completion legacy defects.
• Contractor Design Elements (CDE): Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to assemble CDE packages supporting building warrant applications.
• Utility Coordination: Lead communication and design-to-installation coordination with multi-utility contractors to meet strict project timelines.
• Environmental & Site Works: Oversee site investigation environmental works alongside geotechnical engineers to achieve NHBC and council sign-offs.
• Post-Completion Resolution: Investigate legacy site defects by reviewing historical design data and conducting hands-on site investigations.
• Technical Documentation: Produce site-specific technical specification documents in collaboration with internal departments.

Job description

Gibson Recruitment Ltd. is working on behalf of a high-end residential developer to recruit a TECHNICAL MANAGER to join their Glasgow-based team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will oversee the technical lifecycle of new build developments through construction and post-construction stages. This role bridges the gap between design and delivery, taking full ownership of services, warranty sign-offs, and contractor design elements while driving post-completion NHBC defect resolutions