Technical Manager

Job description

** Engineering Bias **

Our client is a dynamic, private equity-backed developer delivering design-led, sustainable residential schemes across London and the Home Counties. With a pipeline of 100+ units, they take a progressive approach to environmental impact and high-performance housing.

As Technical Lead, you will manage complex developments from planning through to site delivery, ensuring that design innovation is seamlessly balanced with buildability and commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership: Lead the design process for multi-unit schemes, managing external architects and specialist consultants to ensure technical packages are high-quality and timely.
• Technical Compliance: Manage the discharge of planning conditions, Building Regulations, NHBC approvals, and utility agreements.
• Sustainability Integration: Oversee the implementation of low-carbon energy strategies and the use of innovative, sustainable construction materials.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Land and Commercial teams to provide technical insight during feasibility, ensuring all designs are value-engineered and buildable.
• Project Management: Chair design team meetings and act as the primary technical point of contact for the production and site teams.

Candidate Requirements:

• Hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or a related discipline) and have a proven track record in a technical management role within the housing sector.
• Be passionate about challenging the status quo. You must understand embodied carbon, operational energy and the nuances of regenerative development.
• You must possess a high level of technical competence with the ability to spot risks and opportunities in complex engineering drawings.
• Enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment and can communicate complex technical requirements to both site teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with non-traditional materials and finding engineering solutions where none currently exist.

Ref: 4265IG

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

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