Senior Technical Manager
7 days ago
Middlesbrough
Senior Technical Design Manager Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 (DOE) Benefits: Excellent package + discretionary bonus Location: Middlesbrough Area The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Technical Design Manager to join a respected, forward‑thinking developer and contractor operating across the UK. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, design‑focused technical professional seeking to take ownership of design coordination and technical delivery across a varied and expanding portfolio. You will be a driving force behind the technical function on projects across residential, commercial, PBSA, Build‑to‑Rent (BTR), retail, light industrial, and food & beverage sectors. With the business growing through private capital and increased third‑party investment, this is an exciting time to step into a role offering significant influence and long‑term advancement. This position suits someone ambitious, proactive, and ready to play a central role in shaping the technical direction of a modern, forward‑thinking organisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design function from concept through to completion working with Technical Team., • Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to deliver practical, efficient, and commercially driven design solutions., • Ensure strong commercial alignment throughout design development, balancing quality, cost, and buildability., • Maintain compliance with building regulations, planning approvals, statutory requirements, and internal design standards., • Manage and review drawings, specifications, and approvals processes., • Identify and drive value engineering opportunities to support project performance and commercial outcomes., • Ensure design pack is coordinated, buildable and free from errors to ensure smooth delivery., • Act as the central point of contact for all design‑related queries across multiple live projects, including residential, PBSA, and BTR. Ideal Candidate • Background in architecture, engineering, technical management, or technical/draughting, ideally within a contractor or developer environment., • Strong understanding of construction methodology, compliance, technical detailing, and design coordination., • Commercially astute with the confidence to challenge design assumptions and protect project viability., • Strong communicator capable of influencing and coordinating diverse project stakeholders., • Skilled in relevant design software and technical document management systems., • Motivated, growth‑oriented, and ready to step into a key role within a growing organisation. What’s on Offer • £75,000 – £85,000 salary, depending on experience., • Excellent benefits package + discretionary bonus., • Opportunity to shape and influence the technical direction of a modern, expanding business., • Supportive, friendly culture with strong long‑term progression opportunities., • Exposure to a wide variety of schemes, including residential, commercial, PBSA, and BTR developments nationwide.