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Technical Manager

Building Careers UK
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M18 7LL

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Technical Manager role involves managing and coordinating Architectural, Engineering, and Design/Planning activities from land appraisal to development adoption.
  • Candidates should have relevant qualifications or experience in Technical/Planning with an Engineering focus and ideally possess at least 5 years of experience in a project or discipline management role.
  • The position offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on experience, along with benefits including 26 days of holiday, a company car or car allowance, and private medical insurance.
  • Responsibilities include securing planning approvals, managing external consultants, and providing operational planning reports to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, knowledge of the full development process, and proficiency in AutoCAD.

As Technical Manager, you will work closely with the Technical Director, the Technical and Commercial teams, and the wider business to manage and coordinate all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering, and Design/Planning activities from initial land appraisal through to final adoption of developments.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Assist in evaluating and appraising development opportunities and providing the information needed to purchase land.
  • Secure planning approvals, delivering as per policies to meet business objectives.
  • Manage external planning, architectural, and engineering consultants to ensure timely and budgeted delivery of design information.
  • Coordinate Pre-tender Health and Safety Information.
  • Facilitate communication with technical specialists and contractors, supporting procurement processes.
  • Provide operational and tactical planning reports, identifying risks and opportunities.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Relevant qualification and/or experience in Technical/Planning with an Engineering focus.
  • Strong knowledge of the full development process and commercial awareness.
  • Broad understanding of legal frameworks, planning management, and development procurement.
  • Experience in programme management, particularly Critical Path.
  • Previous experience in a project or discipline management role within a development organization.
  • Awareness of NHBC, LABC, and SBD approvals.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and technical skills (AutoCAD proficiency).
  • Awareness of Health and Safety/CDM regulations.

Benefits:

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Development opportunities.

INDA

Please get in touch today with our Architecture Specialist Patryk Klimorowski on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.

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