Technical Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee and coordinate all architectural, engineering, design, and planning activities across the regional development portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will support projects from early land appraisal through to the final adoption stages.

This role offers a significant opportunity for a technical professional to shape processes, support strategic decision-making, and lead a skilled team within a fast-growing residential developer.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the regional leadership team, you will take responsibility for ensuring technical excellence across all stages of development while contributing to the overall performance, efficiency, and strategic direction of the business.

Core duties include:

Supporting the assessment and appraisal of new land opportunities, providing technical insight to inform acquisition decisions

Leading the preparation, submission, and progression of planning applications in line with company procedures and regional business objectives

Managing external consultants-including planners, architects, and engineers-to ensure design information is produced, coordinated, and distributed accurately, on schedule, and within budget

Overseeing the creation of pre-tender Health & Safety information in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements

Coordinating communication and engagement with technical specialist suppliers and contractors (e.g., piling, groundworks) and supporting the procurement team during the tender process

Producing clear technical reports and risk assessments for senior management on planning status, constraints, opportunities, and potential obligations

Ensuring high standards of technical governance throughout each stage of the development programme

Ideal Candidate Profile

Relevant qualification and/or strong practical experience in technical design, engineering, or planning within residential development

Comprehensive understanding of the full development and technical process, with strong commercial awareness

Broad knowledge of planning legislation and the legal frameworks involved in development procurement

Ability to build and manage detailed project programmes, including critical path analysis

Prior experience as a project manager or discipline lead within a development or construction organisation

Comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary environment with multiple stakeholders

Familiarity with warranty provider standards (e.g., NHBC, LABC) and Secure by Design principles

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to adapt to changing project needs

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good understanding of H&S and CDM regulations

Proficient user of AutoCAD and associated technical software

Strong numeracy and attention to detail

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Holiday purchase scheme

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing membership

Life assurance

Employee share plan

Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy