Senior Design and Technical Manager

Job description

Senior Design & Technical Manager

London - Site based

I am working with a large Registered Provider who are seeking a Senior Design & Technical Manager to lead design delivery across multiple housing schemes.

This is a senior role with responsibility for managing teams, consultants and the full technical process from early design and planning through construction and post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Design & Technical team across multiple residential projects
• Oversee design from inception, planning and procurement through to handover
• Provide technical input to scheme appraisals, pricing and early-stage design
• Coordinate consultants and manage design deliverables to meet cost, quality and programme targets
• Work closely with Land, Commercial and Construction teams to ensure buildability and cost effectiveness
• Support due diligence processes and manage technical risk
• Set, monitor and control design-related budgets
• Ensure compliance with H&S, building regulations and governance requirements

Candidate Experience:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (design or construction related)
• Professionally qualified or working towards (CIOB, RIBA or similar)
• Proven experience in a senior design or technical management role within residential construction
• Strong technical, commercial and project coordination skills
• Experienced people manager with the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and MS Project or Asta
• Sound understanding of contract management and risk control
• Knowledge of CAD and BIM beneficial

Please reach out to Jamie Fitch on jamie.fitch@goodmanmasson.com to discuss further.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English