Senior Technical Manager Permanent

Job Title: Senior Technical Manager

Location: East London
Salary: Up to £95k
Department: Technical / Design Management
Reports to: Operations Director / Regional Director

About the Client

Our client is a leading contractor within the construction, refurbishment, and regeneration sectors, recognised for delivering high-quality projects across London and the Southeast. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability, and community-focused delivery, they work across housing, education, commercial, and public sector schemes.

Role Overview

The Senior Technical Manager will lead the technical and design function on major construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring compliance, buildability, and quality from pre-construction through to completion. The role will focus on managing design teams, coordinating consultants and subcontractors, and providing technical leadership across multiple live and upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical and design process from tender through delivery.
• Review and approve design information to ensure compliance with project specifications, Building Regulations, and the company’s standards.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
• Provide buildability, value engineering, and innovation input during pre-construction and delivery stages.
• Oversee production of design programmes and ensure timely release of information to support site progress.
• Manage design risk registers and ensure technical compliance with health, safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Support project teams with technical solutions to design and build challenges.
• Ensure robust management of design change control and technical queries.
• Lead technical reviews, workshops, and client design meetings.
• Mentor and support junior members of the technical team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree-qualified in Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Design Manager role within a main contractor or design & build environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, NHBC/LABC standards, fire and façade compliance, and modern methods of construction.
• Demonstrable experience on large-scale residential, regeneration, or mixed-use projects.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in technical drawing review, BIM processes, and digital construction tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Involvement in diverse and impactful London-based projects that make a real difference in local communities.