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Are you a Senior Design/Technical Manager with experience delivering projects from Stage 3/4 of the design process?
Have you worked for a leading developer or contractor within the construction industry?
Do you have a strong understanding of Gateway 2 processes and experience navigating complex technical requirements?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
About the Company
We're working exclusively with a fast-growing, highly respected client in the construction sector. Known for delivering complex, large-scale residential and mixed-use developments, they've built a reputation for quality, innovation, and excellence. As they expand their pipeline of projects, they are looking to strengthen their technical leadership team with the addition of a skilled Senior Technical Manager.
About the Role
This is a senior-level appointment for a technically-minded individual who can take ownership of projects at critical design stages. You'll play a pivotal role in driving forward the technical delivery of live schemes and ensuring design intent is maintained through to construction. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in both a site and design environment and understands the challenges of interfacing between pre-construction and delivery teams. You will also have the opportunity to grow your own technical team whilst working on the preconstruction stages of new schemes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of projects from Stage 3 onwards
- Manage the coordination between design consultants, internal teams, and delivery partners
- Ensure design outputs align with project goals, compliance, and statutory requirements
- Oversee the Gateway 2 process and associated documentation
- Resolve technical queries and issues during the design and construction phases
- Provide strategic input at design meetings and technical reviews
- Work closely with commercial and construction teams to align design and procurement
- Lead technical risk reviews and support mitigation strategies
- Monitor compliance with building regulations and industry standards
- Appoint and manage growth of the technical team in the near future
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Technical Manager or Senior Design Manage (or equiv) in construction
- Background working for a developer or main contractor is essential
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Stage 3/4 design
- In-depth knowledge of Gateway 2 processes, BSR, BSA and compliance standards
- Demonstrable experience delivering residential or mixed-use projects
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage technical risks
- Relevant qualifications in construction, architecture, or engineering
Benefits
- Salary up to 110,000 (all-in package, depending on experience)
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, high-growth business
- Influence and lead on technically challenging, flagship projects
- Collaborative working culture with strong senior leadership support
- Long-term progression opportunities as the business scales
Interested in hearing more? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
