Technical Manager

Candidate required: Technical Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: Immediate
Industry: Construction Professionals
Location: Southampton
Salary & package dependant on experience: £DOE

The role & about the client:
ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a successful and well-established residential contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new-build housing developments. This contractor specialises in traditional build and timber frame schemes, partnering with private developers, housing associations, and local authorities. They are now seeking an experienced and detail-focused Technical Manager to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong residential technical and design coordination experience, playing a key role in ensuring high-quality design information, compliance, and buildability throughout the lifecycle of each development.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage all technical and design elements across multiple residential developments
• Coordinate drawings, specifications, engineering details, and design information
• Liaise with architects, engineers, consultants, and warranty providers (NHBC, LABC, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning conditions, and technical standards
• Provide technical support to site teams, project managers, and commercial teams
• Lead on resolving design queries, clashes, and buildability challenges
• Manage technical documentation including reports, trackers, and approvals
• Monitor design progress against programme and escalate issues where required
• Support pre-construction with technical input, feasibility reviews, and design appraisals

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience in a Technical Manager, Technical Coordinator, or Design Manager role
• Strong background in new-build residential construction (private or social housing)
• Excellent understanding of building regulations, NHBC/Building Control requirements, and residential design standards
• Confident reviewing and interpreting drawings, engineering information, and specifications
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple developments simultaneously
• Competent IT skills (emails, document management systems, and design platforms)
• A full UK driving licence (essential)

How to apply:
Please send an up-to-date CV in strict confidence.

Equal Opportunities:
The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.