Technical Manager

  • Sphere Solutions
  • St. Austell, Cornwall
  • Jan 13, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Technical Manager

Permanent

Are you an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in residential development? We re seeking a Technical Manager to join a growing Pre-Construction team. This is a pivotal role, managing the technical delivery of residential schemes from planning through to build completion.

What You ll Do

  • Manage technical aspects across multiple residential schemes
  • Oversee design coordination, statutory approvals, and ensure compliance with CDM and Health & Safety regulations.
  • Manage consultant appointments, fee budgets, and design programmes.
  • Drive value engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure timely delivery of technical information to support tendering and construction.

What We re Looking For

  • Strong experience in pre-construction/design management within residential or volume housebuilding.
  • Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, building regulations, and warranty standards.
  • Proven ability to manage planning conditions, utilities, and sectional agreements.
  • Strategic project management skills with excellent communication and leadership ability.
  • HND/Level 5 qualification in design, construction, or civil engineering required. Degree/Level 6 and professional membership desirable.

Why This Role?

  • Competitive benefits including annual leave, car allowance, professional fees, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Opportunity to lead key residential projects and make a tangible impact on high-quality housing delivery.
  • Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.

If you re a technically-minded, strategic leader in residential development looking for your next challenge, we d love to hear from you.

Contact

For a confidential chat about this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Jo.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.