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Technical Manager

Deverell Smith Ltd
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England

Salary

£70,000 - £85,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Technical Manager for a residential project in Richmond, requiring experience in low-rise housing.
  • The role involves managing a Technical Coordinator and external consultants to ensure project success and timely delivery.
  • Candidates should have a construction, engineering, or architecture qualification and a strong understanding of preconstruction and construction activities.
  • The position offers a salary of £65,000 to £75,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing design teams, preparing technical specifications, and managing health and safety matters on-site.

We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join our client on a new residential scheme in Richmond - the development is a mixture of low rise housing and RC Frame and is it essential you have experience in low rise.

As Technical Manager you will;

  • Manage a Technical Coordinator and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Provide input into planning design and lead the optimisation process through to approval.
  • Oversee the design team to deliver production information on time and to a high standard.
  • Collaborate with Land and Planning, and Sales and Marketing teams to prepare technical specifications.
  • Prepare and present the Pre-Contract Programme.
  • Ensure timely submission and follow-up of statutory queries and applications (NHBC, LABC, Building Regulations).
  • Conduct regular site inspections and manage Health & Safety matters.
  • Liaise with the Commercial team to maintain tight cost controls and budget alignment.
  • Attend various project meetings and coordinate with internal and external parties.
  • Resolve technical and construction issues as they arise.

Experience

  • Construction, engineering or architecture qualification
  • Strong understanding of all preconstruction, construction, and planning activities
  • Understand contract law (design liability)
  • Strong technical expertise and proficiency with design packages
  • Knowledge of the design and building processes
  • Able to challenge expensive cost solutions and seek alternative solutions
  • Keeping abreast of new technologies, innovation and contributions to business improvement forums
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations and wider H&S statutory framework.

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