Senior Technical Manager

Deverell Smith Ltd

Senior Technical Manager
London – 80,000 – 90,000 plus bonus

We are looking for a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Manager to manage delivery of a mixed-use high end residential project in London from concept through to completion.
The role involves overseeing statutory compliance, coordinating design activities, and managing key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of technical design and statutory compliance approvals for a range of projects.
• Organise and manage the programming of design activities.
• Coordinate and oversee consultant tender processes, appointments, performance, and budget control.
• Chair design team meetings and manage the technical design process from pre-planning through to completion.
• Work closely with clients, site teams, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve design and compliance issues.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as Planning, S106, S278, Building Regulations, CDM, BREEAM, and sustainability targets.
• Oversee the creation of ER’s (RIBA Stage 3 Report) and ensure it is coordinated with sales and marketing teams for stakeholder approval.
• Identify design risks early and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Perform value engineering exercises to optimize design and create additional value.
• Ensure timely management of RFIs (Requests for Information), NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and technical submittals.
• Provide coaching and support to design coordinator.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience managing technical design for residential and commercial developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction systems, processes, and RIBA Plan of Work.
• Familiar with statutory compliance requirements, including building regulations, planning obligations, and sustainability standards.
• Commercially aware with experience in managing consultant appointments and contracts.
• Strong understanding of design principles, including M&E design, fire safety, acoustic, and disability requirements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects.