Senior Technical Manager

Job description

Senior Technical Manager

Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

At Shanly Homes, we create thoughtfully designed, high-quality homes in some of the South East’s most desirable locations.

As a privately owned, multi award-winning regional housebuilder, we are recognised for delivering distinctive residential developments where design, detail and craftsmanship are central to everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical delivery of multiple high-quality residential developments across the South East. Reporting to the Technical Director, you will take ownership of projects from planning through to completion, playing a key role in ensuring technical excellence, coordination and buildability across the business.

This is a highly autonomous role suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, making decisions and driving projects forward. You will be trusted to operate independently while maintaining high standards across technical delivery, consultant management and project coordination.

You will join a collaborative, design-led business where technical quality, attention to detail and delivering exceptional homes are fundamental to every scheme we complete.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will manage all technical aspects of multiple residential developments, working closely with Build, Commercial, Sales and external consultants to ensure coordinated and efficient delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the appointment and management of consultants, ensuring all drawings, reports and technical information are delivered to programme and meet required quality standards
• Coordinating design information through planning, design freeze and construction stages, identifying and resolving discrepancies at an early stage
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and consultant proposals to ensure buildability, practicality and cost efficiency, including identifying value engineering opportunities
• Managing planning condition discharges and securing approvals for specialist designs and technical submissions
• Overseeing utilities coordination, including applications, capacity assessments, diversions and disconnections
• Supporting and updating technical specifications in collaboration with Sales and Commercial teams
• Resolving technical and construction issues with site teams, consultants and stakeholders, including attending site visits where required
• Preparing technical reports and contributing to project review meetings
• Managing Building Regulations approvals, NHBC registrations and associated compliance requirements
• Coordinating CDM duties, including pre-construction information, F10 notifications and Health & Safety documentation
• Producing O&M manuals and Health & Safety Files for project handover
• Managing Section 38, Section 104 and Section 278 agreements, alongside other statutory technical obligations
• Monitoring technical budgets, consultant claims and project costs
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Building Regulations, legislation and industry best practice

What you’ll bring

We are a design-led housebuilder with a strong focus on quality, detail and delivering exceptional residential developments. You will be confident operating at a senior technical level across multiple live projects.

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Technical Manager, Technical Manager or similar role within a UK residential housebuilder or residential developer
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, NHBC standards and relevant construction legislation
• Strong understanding of residential construction detailing, buildability and technical coordination
• Experience managing consultants across multiple disciplines and coordinating technical information
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and implement practical solutions
• Confidence reviewing and improving technical drawings, specifications and design information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, consultants and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in CAD, Microsoft Word and Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Discretionary annual and long-term bonus scheme (up to 15%)
• Enhanced pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Private medical cover with BUPA
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
• Life assurance
• Employee wellbeing benefits including:
• On-demand GP service
• Weekly fitness classes
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discount platform
• Regular company social events throughout the year

If you are a technically strong, detail-driven professional looking for a senior role where you can influence project delivery and take genuine ownership of high-quality residential developments, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue to set the standard in quality homebuilding.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Beaconsfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Technical

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