Posted 20 July, 2026
Technical Manager
Job Switch Ltd
Yorkshire and The Humber, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
JobPurpose Technical Manager
\nTheTechnicalManagerisresponsibleformanagingthetechnicaldesignandengineeringaspectsofresidentialdevelopmentsfromlandacquisitionthroughtocompletion.Theroleensuresthatalltechnicalinformationiscoordinated,compliant,anddeliveredontimetosupportplanning,procurement,construction,andcustomerhandover.
\nKeyResponsibilities Technical Manager
\nDesignManagement
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- Managethetechnicaldesignprocessformultipleresidentialdevelopments. \n
- Coordinatearchitects,engineers,surveyors,landscapearchitects,andspecialistconsultants. \n
- Reviewandapprovetechnicaldrawingsandspecifications. \n
- Ensuredesignsarepractical,cost-effective,andbuildable. \n
- Monitordesignprogrammestoensurekeyprojectmilestonesareachieved. \n
PlanningandApprovals Technical Manager
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- Manageplanningconditionsanddischargerequirements. \n
- ObtainstatutoryapprovalsincludingBuildingRegulations,highways,drainage,utilities,andenvironmentalconsents. \n
- Liaisewithlocalauthorities,utilityproviders,andstatutorybodies. \n
- Ensuredevelopmentscomplywithcurrentlegislationandplanningobligations. \n
ProjectDelivery
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- Supportthepre-constructionandconstructionteamswithtechnicaladvice. \n
- Attendprojectanddesignteammeetings. \n
- Resolvetechnicalqueriesraisedduringconstruction. \n
- Managedesignchangeswhileminimisingprogrammeandcostimpacts. \n
- Coordinatethereleaseofconstructioninformationinlinewithbuildprogrammes. \n
RiskManagement
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- Identifyandmanagetechnicalrisksthroughoutthedevelopmentlifecycle. \n
- EnsurecompliancewithcurrentBuildingRegulations,theBuildingSafetyAct,NHBCrequirements,andhealthandsafetylegislation. \n
- Monitorconsultantperformanceandtechnicalqualitystandards. \n
BudgetManagement
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- Controlconsultantappointmentsandfees. \n
- Monitortechnicalbudgets. \n
- Identifyopportunitiesforvalueengineeringwithoutcompromisingqualityorcompliance. \n
StakeholderManagement
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- DevelopstrongworkingrelationshipswithinternaldepartmentsincludingLand,Commercial,Construction,Sales,CustomerCare,andPlanning. \n
- Manageexternalconsultantsandspecialistcontractors. \n
- Representthecompanyatmeetingswithlocalauthoritiesandstatutorybodies. \n
QualityAssurance
\n- \n
- Ensuretechnicaldocumentationiscompleteandaccurate. \n
- Supportqualityinspectionsandresolvetechnicaldefects. \n
- Contributetocontinuousimprovementoftechnicalstandardsandprocesses. \n
SkillsandExperience
\nEssential Technical Manager
\n- \n
- ExperienceinaTechnicalManagerorSeniorTechnicalCoordinatorrolewithinaUKresidentialhousebuilder. \n
- Strongunderstandingofresidentialconstructionmethods. \n
- KnowledgeofUKBuildingRegulations,planninglegislation,highways,drainage,andutilities. \n
- Experiencemanagingmultidisciplinarydesignteams. \n
- Abilitytointerpretarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings. \n
- Excellentprojectmanagementandorganisationalskills. \n
- Strongcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementabilities. \n
- FullUKdrivinglicence. \n
Desirable Technical Manager
\n- \n
- DegreeorHNC/HNDinCivilEngineering,ConstructionManagement,Architecture,orarelateddiscipline. \n
- MembershipofarelevantprofessionalbodysuchasCIOB,ICE,RICS,orCABE. \n
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