Technical Manager

Overview

Technical Manager | Residential Development | South West London | Feb 2026

An opportunity for a Technical Manager to join a well-established residential developer delivering a major housing scheme in South West London. Based on a live project, you'll take full ownership of technical design coordination across a large-scale residential development, overseeing consultants, managing design risk, and ensuring technical delivery from pre-construction through to site delivery and handover. This role would suit an experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical Manager with a strong residential background, confident running design teams and navigating complex planning, architectural, and engineering challenges.

• Lead and manage the technical delivery of a large residential scheme from pre-construction through construction
• Coordinate architects, structural and MEP engineers, and specialist consultants
• Manage planning conditions, building regulations compliance, and technical approvals
• Oversee design development, technical queries, and design risk management
• Review and manage consultant information to ensure buildability and cost certainty
• Support construction teams with technical input during delivery
• Maintain design programmes, technical documentation, and approvals schedules
• Ensure quality, compliance, and design intent are maintained throughout the project lifecycle

• 7+ years' experience in a Technical Manager / Senior Technical Manager role
• Strong background in residential-led developments (mixed-use exposure beneficial)
• Proven experience managing consultant teams on medium to large-scale housing schemes
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations, NHBC, and planning processes
• Confident dealing with internal stakeholders, consultants, and site teams
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware with a hands-on approach to problem solving

They are a well-capitalised residential developer with a strong pipeline of projects across London and the South East. Their work spans high-quality, multi-unit residential schemes typically ranging from £20m to £100m+, with a strong emphasis on build quality, design integrity, and long-term placemaking. The business offers a stable, professional environment with clear project ownership and long-term career progression.

• Senior Technical Manager
• Design & Technical Manager
• Project Technical Manager

Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | michael @ borneltd . com

If you're a Technical Manager looking to take ownership of a major residential scheme within a well-structured development business, get in touch for a confidential chat