Technical Manager - Residential Development & Planning

Muller Property Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local property group in Crewe is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee the planning and technical coordination for land development projects. This full-time role involves supporting the Technical Director, managing multiple projects efficiently, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong planning knowledge and project management skills, with an emphasis on communication and teamwork. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

37.5-hour work week

Early finish on Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Incentive package

Free on-site parking

Long service awards with additional holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced in planning and/or technical roles within land, development, or construction sectors.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communicator, capable of liaising confidently with consultants and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Technical Director in planning and technical workstreams.
• Assess planning potential of land opportunities and prepare planning applications.
• Manage documentation systems and project programmes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Planning coordination

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Technical Manager Residential Development & Planning

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Salary: Competitive - DOE

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Muller Property Group are seeking an experienced and highly organised Technical Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, this multifaceted role offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in the full planning and technical coordination process for land development projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in planning and technical disciplines, with strong project management, coordination, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the Technical Director in overseeing all aspects of the planning and technical workstreams, ensuring efficient coordination between internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

Planning Coordination

• Assessing the planning potential of land opportunities.
• Reviewing local authorities Local Plans, five-year housing supply status, and neighbourhood plans.
• Conducting site assessments including sustainability checklists and photography.
• Engaging and managing consultants: sending enquiries, analysing fees, instructing, coordinating.
• Organising site surveys, consultant visits, and meetings.
• Reviewing and commenting on supporting reports for planning applications, including:
  • Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements, architectural drawings
  • Highways/access reports, flood risk, drainage strategies
  • Ecology, BNG, landscape, arboricultural, heritage, noise, air quality, and environmental assessments
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, including all documentation and forms.
• Liaising with consultants to respond to consultation feedback.
• Managing S106 and affordable housing responses.
• Attending committee meetings.
• Coordinating appeal processes and supporting submissions, including attendance.

Technical Coordination

• Sourcing utilities information and managing diversion/capacity assessments.
• Tendering and organising site investigation works.
• Preparing technical packs and analysing land values/abnormal costs.
• Providing costings for feasibility (infrastructure/build).
• Managing technical submissions and agreements (S38/S104/S278, drainage, etc.).
• Maintaining and updating an approved consultant list.

General Administration

• Updating project programmes, cost schedules, and technical/planning cashflows.
• Managing documentation systems, both electronic and manual.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experienced in planning and/or technical roles within land, development, or construction sectors.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• A strong communicator, capable of liaising confidently with consultants, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Technically competent, with knowledge of the planning system, development processes, and infrastructure coordination.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical, able to assess consultant reports, policy compliance, and technical data.
• Digitally fluent, comfortable working with MS Office tools, project trackers, and planning submission portals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 37.5-hour week Full-time permanent role
• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions and incentive package
• Free on-site parking at their office
• Long service awards including additional holidays

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Muller Property Group, please do not hesitate to apply.