Technical Manager | Affordable housing developer | South West | £70k

Key Responsibilities Include

Managing and coordinating consultant design teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and value-engineered designs
Managing the technical approval and condition discharge process with NHBC and Building Control
Liaising with utility providers and services consultants to secure mains connections, diversions, and disconnections
Progressing and managing Section Agreements and statutory approvals with local and statutory authorities
Supporting the Planning Manager on reserved matters planning applications, and leading the application process for NMAs, S73s, and condition discharges
Managing consultant appointments, fees, and performance against programme and budget
Providing technical due diligence to support the Land team with acquisitions
Acting as Principal Designer (with consultant support) under CDM Regulations during the pre-construction phase
Providing technical support to the commercial, construction, and sales teams
Mentoring junior team members and contributing to reporting at project and business level

Essential Skills And Experience

Extensive experience in a technical role within a residential housebuilder or main contractor
Relevant qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of Building Regulations, NHBC/LABC requirements, and CDM Regulations
Excellent project and programme management skills
Strong design coordination capability with a keen eye for detail
Experience managing consultant teams, technical budgets, and value engineering
Confident communicator able to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines
A collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

What You’ll Get In Return

A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment
Up to £70,000
A culture-led and values-driven organisation
A strong and secure development pipeline
Flexible working: 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), rising to 29 days after 3 years
Additional day’s leave on your birthday
Contributory pension scheme (salary sacrifice), matched up to 10%
Annual bonus
Life assurance up to 6x salary
Flexible benefits including additional leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan, Computer Scheme, Green Cars, and Cycle to Work