An opportunity for a Technical Manager to join a well-established residential developer delivering a major housing scheme in South West London.
Based on a live project, you’ll take full ownership of technical design coordination across a large-scale residential development, overseeing consultants, managing design risk, and ensuring technical delivery from pre-construction through to site delivery and handover.
This role would suit an experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical Manager with a strong residential background, confident running design teams and navigating complex planning, architectural, and engineering challenges.
The Role
- Lead and manage the technical delivery of a large residential scheme from pre-construction through construction
- Coordinate architects, structural and MEP engineers, and specialist consultants
- Manage planning conditions, building regulations compliance, and technical approvals
- Oversee design development, technical queries, and design risk management
- Review and manage consultant information to ensure buildability and cost certainty
- Support construction teams with technical input during delivery
- Maintain design programmes, technical documentation, and approvals schedules
- Ensure quality, compliance, and design intent are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
What they’re looking for
- 7+ years’ experience in a Technical Manager / Senior Technical Manager role
- Strong background in residential-led developments (mixed-use exposure beneficial)
- Proven experience managing consultant teams on medium to large-scale housing schemes
- Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations, NHBC, and planning processes
- Confident dealing with internal stakeholders, consultants, and site teams
- Organised, proactive, and commercially aware with a hands-on approach to problem solving
The Company
They are a well-capitalised residential developer with a strong pipeline of projects across London and the South East.
Their work spans high-quality, multi-unit residential schemes typically ranging from £20m to £100m+, with a strong emphasis on build quality, design integrity, and long-term placemaking.
The business offers a stable, professional environment with clear project ownership and long-term career progression.
Also known as:
Senior Technical Manager, Design & Technical Manager, Project Technical Manager
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | 07951 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
If you’re a Technical Manager looking to take ownership of a major residential scheme within a well-structured development business, get in touch for a confidential chat.