As Senior Technical Manager (Legacy)

Lead the resolution of legacy design, compliance and construction issues across completed and near‑completed new homes in the southwest region. Coordinate remedial solutions from investigation through to delivery, managing external consultants and ensuring all works are compliant with building regulations, fire safety standards and statutory authority requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design coordination, drawings and specifications; manage approvals and sectional agreements.
• Act as a central technical point of contact for legacy and fire‑related matters.
• Work closely with commercial and site teams to issue accurate technical information on time, protect programme delivery, manage risk and uphold quality across the legacy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience dealing with legacy issues within a housebuilding or residential development environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing consultants, authorities, internal teams and liaising with customers.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and experienced in managing design information, compliance documentation and programmes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Building surveying or project management experience; knowledge of fire safety, CDM regulations and all construction methods is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with an annual salary review.
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7 %.
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Competitive bonus.
• Training and development.
• Extra perks, including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Under the guaranteed interview scheme, candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse or have served in the Armed Forces and who meet the essential criteria for the role are guaranteed an interview. We provide reasonable adjustments and offer flexible working arrangements. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we conduct robust pre‑employment checks, including DBS where applicable.