Senior Design/Technical Manager

General Description

Senior Design / Technical Manager

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Location: West Hertfordshire

Salary: £85,000 – £105,000 + Car Allowance, Pension, Healthcare

My clientare a well-established Regional Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across the region. They are seeking an experienced Senior Design/Technical Manager to lead technical and design coordination on residential projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery.

Role Overview

As a Senior Design/Technical Manager, you will take ownership of the technical design process from pre-construction through to completion. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders to deliver exceptional residential developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Management: Oversee and coordinate all design aspects of residential projects from planning through to handover. Ensure designs meet planning, building regulations, and warranty provider requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, and reports. Provide guidance and support to design teams and junior technical staff.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical issues. Maintain strong communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to NHBC standards, Building Safety Act requirements, and company policies. Implement robust quality control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Delivery: Monitor technical progress against programme and budget. Support site teams with technical queries and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Senior Technical Manager within a residential developer or contractor.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, planning processes, and warranty standards.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £85,000 – £105,000 per annum. xwzovoh
• Car allowance, pension scheme, and private healthcare.
• Career progression and professional development support