Technical Manager (Brierley Homes)

Technical Manager
Job Title
Technical Manager
Reports To
Managing Director
Location
Office-based with regular visits to development sites across the region.
Job Purpose
The Technical Manager is responsible for managing the technical design and engineering aspects of residential developments from land acquisition through to completion. The role ensures that all technical information is coordinated, compliant, and delivered on time to support planning, procurement, construction, and customer handover.
Key Responsibilities
Design Management
· Manage the technical design process for multiple residential developments.
· Coordinate architects, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and specialist consultants.
· Review and approve technical drawings and specifications.
· Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and buildable.
· Monitor design programmes to ensure key project milestones are achieved.
Planning and Approvals
· Manage planning conditions and discharge requirements.
· Obtain statutory approvals including Building Regulations, highways, drainage, utilities, and environmental consents.
· Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, and statutory bodies.
· Ensure developments comply with current legislation and planning obligations.
Project Delivery
· Support the pre-construction and construction teams with technical advice.
· Attend project and design team meetings.
· Resolve technical queries raised during construction.
· Manage design changes while minimising programme and cost impacts.
· Coordinate the release of construction information in line with build programmes.
Risk Management
· Identify and manage technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
· Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, NHBC requirements, and health and safety legislation.
· Monitor consultant performance and technical quality standards.
Budget Management
· Control consultant appointments and fees.
· Monitor technical budgets.
· Identify opportunities for value engineering without compromising quality or compliance.
Stakeholder Management
· Develop strong working relationships with internal departments including Land, Commercial, Construction, Sales, Customer Care, and Planning.
· Manage external consultants and specialist contractors.
· Represent the company at meetings with local authorities and statutory bodies.
Quality Assurance
· Ensure technical documentation is complete and accurate.
· Support quality inspections and resolve technical defects.
· Contribute to continuous improvement of technical standards and processes.
Skills and Experience
Essential
· Experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Coordinator role within a UK residential house builder.
· Strong understanding of residential construction methods.
· Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning legislation, highways, drainage, and utilities.
· Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
· Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
· Excellent project management and organisational skills.
· Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
· Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
· Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
· Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIOB, ICE, RICS, or CABE.
· Experience with Section 38, Section 104, Section 278, and utility adoption agreements.
Key Competencies
· Leadership
· Technical expertise
· Commercial awareness
· Problem solving
· Decision making
· Time management
· Attention to detail
· Negotiation skills
· Customer focus
· Teamwork
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
· Technical information issued in accordance with project programmes.
· Planning conditions discharged within agreed timescales.
· Statutory approvals obtained on programme.
· Consultant performance and budget adherence.
· Number of technical issues affecting construction.
· Compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and company procedures.
· Delivery of developments on time and within budget.
Working Conditions
· Office-based with regular travel to development sites.
· Occasional attendance at evening meetings with local authorities or stakeholders.
· Flexibility to meet project deadlines when required.

The role is office based at County Hall in Northallerton with visits to development sites as required across North Yorkshire.

Full Time Hours (37) or Part Time Hours will be considered

The role is expected to last for 3 months with the potential to be extended to 6 months

We are looking for:
Proven experience in a Technical Manager or senior technical role within a UK residential housebuilder
Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and technical design processes
Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning legislation, and statutory approvals (e.g. highways, drainage, utilities)
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants
Ability to review, interpret, and coordinate architectural and engineering drawings
Strong project management, organisation, and time management skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively
Commercial awareness, including managing technical budgets and identifying value engineering opportunities
Proven ability to identify and manage technical risks across projects
High attention to detail with a focus on quality assurance and compliance
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Leadership and teamwork skills, with a customer-focused approach
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

Desirable:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or related field
Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIOB, ICE, RICS, CABE)
Experience with Section 38, 104, 278 and utility adoption agreements