Technical Manager - Housebuilding

Technical Manager - Housebuilding

North West
£65,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance + Package

We're working with a growing construction contractor delivering a strong pipeline of private sale, affordable and partnership housing developments across the UK.

With several projects underway and further growth planned, they're looking for an experienced Technical Manager to take ownership of the technical aspects of residential developments, from design and planning through to construction and completion.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious business, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in delivering a growing portfolio of housing projects.

The Role

• Manage technical delivery across multiple residential developments.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Oversee technical design, planning conditions and statutory approvals.
• Manage infrastructure, drainage, highways and utility requirements, including S104, S38 and S278 agreements.
• Coordinate design information and technical packages to support construction.
• Identify technical risks, resolve design issues and support value engineering.
• Work closely with Commercial, Construction and Development teams to maintain programme and buildability.
• Monitor technical progress, chair meetings and report to senior management.
• Support projects through pre-construction, mobilisation and delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Technical Manager, Senior Technical Manager, Development Manager or similar.
• Strong background in housebuilding, residential development or partnership housing.
• Good understanding of planning, technical design, infrastructure and statutory approvals.
• Experience managing external consultants and coordinating multiple projects.
• Commercially aware, organised and confident managing stakeholders.
• Someone proactive, practical and comfortable taking ownership.

What's On Offer

• £65,000-£75,000 basic salary
• Car allowance, bonus and benefits package.
• Strong pipeline of residential developments.
• Direct access to senior leadership and genuine influence over projects.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding construction business.
• Long-term career progression as the business continues to develop.