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Posted 21 July, 2026

Technical Manager

Job Switch Ltd
Northallerton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

JobPurpose Technical Manager

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TheTechnicalManagerisresponsibleformanagingthetechnicaldesignandengineeringaspectsofresidentialdevelopmentsfromlandacquisitionthroughtocompletion.Theroleensuresthatalltechnicalinformationiscoordinated,compliant,anddeliveredontimetosupportplanning,procurement,construction,andcustomerhandover.

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KeyResponsibilities Technical Manager

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DesignManagement

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  • Managethetechnicaldesignprocessformultipleresidentialdevelopments.
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  • Coordinatearchitects,engineers,surveyors,landscapearchitects,andspecialistconsultants.
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  • Reviewandapprovetechnicaldrawingsandspecifications.
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  • Ensuredesignsarepractical,cost-effective,andbuildable.
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  • Monitordesignprogrammestoensurekeyprojectmilestonesareachieved.
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PlanningandApprovals Technical Manager

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  • Manageplanningconditionsanddischargerequirements.
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  • ObtainstatutoryapprovalsincludingBuildingRegulations,highways,drainage,utilities,andenvironmentalconsents.
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  • Liaisewithlocalauthorities,utilityproviders,andstatutorybodies.
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  • Ensuredevelopmentscomplywithcurrentlegislationandplanningobligations.
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ProjectDelivery

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  • Supportthepre-constructionandconstructionteamswithtechnicaladvice.
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  • Attendprojectanddesignteammeetings.
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  • Resolvetechnicalqueriesraisedduringconstruction.
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  • Managedesignchangeswhileminimisingprogrammeandcostimpacts.
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  • Coordinatethereleaseofconstructioninformationinlinewithbuildprogrammes.
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RiskManagement

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  • Identifyandmanagetechnicalrisksthroughoutthedevelopmentlifecycle.
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  • EnsurecompliancewithcurrentBuildingRegulations,theBuildingSafetyAct,NHBCrequirements,andhealthandsafetylegislation.
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  • Monitorconsultantperformanceandtechnicalqualitystandards.
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BudgetManagement

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  • Controlconsultantappointmentsandfees.
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  • Monitortechnicalbudgets.
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  • Identifyopportunitiesforvalueengineeringwithoutcompromisingqualityorcompliance.
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StakeholderManagement

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  • DevelopstrongworkingrelationshipswithinternaldepartmentsincludingLand,Commercial,Construction,Sales,CustomerCare,andPlanning.
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  • Manageexternalconsultantsandspecialistcontractors.
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  • Representthecompanyatmeetingswithlocalauthoritiesandstatutorybodies.
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QualityAssurance

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  • Ensuretechnicaldocumentationiscompleteandaccurate.
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  • Supportqualityinspectionsandresolvetechnicaldefects.
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  • Contributetocontinuousimprovementoftechnicalstandardsandprocesses.
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SkillsandExperience

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Essential Technical Manager

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  • ExperienceinaTechnicalManagerorSeniorTechnicalCoordinatorrolewithinaUKresidentialhousebuilder.
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  • Strongunderstandingofresidentialconstructionmethods.
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  • KnowledgeofUKBuildingRegulations,planninglegislation,highways,drainage,andutilities.
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  • Experiencemanagingmultidisciplinarydesignteams.
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  • Abilitytointerpretarchitecturalandengineeringdrawings.
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  • Excellentprojectmanagementandorganisationalskills.
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  • Strongcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementabilities.
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  • FullUKdrivinglicence.
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Desirable Technical Manager

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  • DegreeorHNC/HNDinCivilEngineering,ConstructionManagement,Architecture,orarelateddiscipline.
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  • MembershipofarelevantprofessionalbodysuchasCIOB,ICE,RICS,orCABE.
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