Design and Technical Manager

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Design and Technical Manager
London/Kent Based

We are working with a well-respected residential developer that continues to grow through the delivery of high-quality housing schemes across Kent, Sussex and London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit technical team where autonomy, accountability and performance are genuinely valued.

This role will suit an experienced Design and Technical Manager who enjoys taking full ownership of projects from the earliest pre-planning stages through to completion. You will be trusted to manage the full technical process with minimal oversight, supported by a Senior Design Manager and reporting directly into the Technical Director.

The role
Managing multiple residential projects ranging from 30 to 150 units
Taking schemes from pre-planning through planning, detailed design, construction and completion
Leading the technical process across all stages, ensuring programmes are met and risks are managed proactively
Coordinating consultants and managing the production of construction and technical packs
Discharging planning conditions and supporting the planning process where required
Working closely with internal teams and site teams to ensure smooth delivery
Attending site regularly and maintaining a hands-on approach to project delivery

Requirements
Proven experience delivering residential projects from start to finish
Ideally experience at pre-planning stage, although strong technical delivery experience is essential
Background working for a residential developer or main contractor preferred
Consultancy background considered where candidates can demonstrate hands-on project ownership and delivery
Comfortable working within an SME environment where flexibility, initiative and responsibility are key
Self-sufficient, proactive and confident managing all technical processes without the need for close supervision

Must have
Experience dealing with planning conditions and producing construction packs
Strong organisational and communication skills
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to work from the office and travel regularly to sites across Kent, Sussex and London

Why is this an opportunity for you
A genuine opportunity to take ownership of projects and make a visible impact
Performance is recognised and rewarded, with a strong bonus structure that heavily reflects individual contribution as well as company performance
Ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys being trusted to deliver and wants their hard work to translate into tangible rewards

If you are driven, ambitious and motivated by performance, this is an opportunity to step into a role where your contribution truly matters and is recognised accordingly.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to reach out to Vekshana directly.
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.

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Location:
London
Salary:
£80,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Science;Design

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