Design and Technical Manager

Job description

Design & Technical Manager (12 Month FTC)

London - Site based

£80k-£85k plus Car Allowance

I am working with a large Registered Provider who are seeking a Design & Technical Manager on a 12 Month FTC to lead design delivery across multiple housing schemes.

This role has responsibility for managing consultants and the full technical process from early design and planning through construction and post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for leading the consultant teams day to day activities 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
• Responsibility for production for a BSR Gateway 2 submission
• 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 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

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

13-09-2026

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