Senior Technical Manager

Senior Technical Manager - Residential House building (Engineering Bias)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager with a strong engineering bias to join a leading high-volume residential house builder. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the technical and engineering delivery of multiple large-scale developments, supported by two direct reports (Technical Coordinators). The position is well suited to a technically robust professional with a civil engineering mindset and a proven background in residential infrastructure.

Position:
Senior Technical Manager

Location:

Wolverhampton

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum +car allowance + package

Contract Type:
Permanent

Start date:

Immediately available

Reporting to the Head of Technical, you will take ownership of all engineering and technical aspects of allocated developments, from early land appraisal and planning support through to infrastructure delivery and site handover. You will lead the technical function, manage consultant performance, and ensure engineering solutions are practical, compliant, and commercially efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the engineering-led technical delivery of high-volume residential schemes
Line manage and develop two Technical Coordinators, providing clear technical direction and oversight
Take ownership of infrastructure and engineering packages including roads and sewers (S38/S104), drainage strategies, earthworks, levels, and utilities
Manage and challenge external civil/structural engineers, architects, and statutory authorities
Provide engineering input into land acquisition, planning, and viability assessments, including risk management and value engineering
Ensure compliance with planning conditions, Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and local authority requirements
Oversee technical approvals, adoption agreements, and statutory submissions
Proactively identify and mitigate engineering and technical risk across developments
Act as the senior engineering and technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

Significant experience in a Senior Technical Manager or Technical Manager role within a high-volume house building environment
Strong house building, civil engineering or infrastructure background, with hands-on experience in residential engineering design and delivery
Proven ability to lead and develop Technical Coordinators or junior technical staff
Commercially aware, detail-focused, and delivery driven
Confident managing multiple complex schemes concurrently

Qualifications:

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline (preferred)

How to Apply:

If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV