Senior Technical Manager
Job in
Sevenoaks, Kent County, TN13, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-14
Listing for:
Lee Construction Consultancy Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering, Architect / Sr. Architect
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are working with a Developer based in Kent who are looking to add either a TM or STM to their team to work in the Partnerships division.
Reporting directly to the Head of Technical - The Technical Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all technical and design-related aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance, buildability, and timely delivery of design information. Working closely with project delivery, commercial, procurement, and design partners, the role ensures that construction is fully supported with accurate, compliant and coordinated technical information.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage the design process from tender to handover.
- Coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist subcontractors.
- Chair design team meetings and track actions to completion.
- Review drawings and specifications for buildability, clarity, quality, and value engineering opportunities.
- Manage design programmes, ensuring alignment with the overall construction programme.
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- Oversee RFI processes and ensure timely responses.
- Ensure all works comply with Building Regulations (England), planning conditions, British Standards and relevant legislation.
- Support Principal Designer and Main Contractor duties under CDM Regulations 2015.
- Manage design risk assessments and ensure they are integrated into project safety plans.
- Maintain compliance trackers and ensure technical submissions are approved prior to construction.
- Ensure adherence to fire safety requirements, including Gateway processes for higher-risk buildings (if applicable).
- Act as the key interface between design teams and site delivery teams.
- Provide buildability advice and solutions to technical issues.
- Coordinate subcontractor design packages (M&E, cladding, steelwork, etc.).
- Review technical submissions, method statements and construction details.
- Ensure design changes and site instructions are properly documented and communicated.
- Manage project information via the Common Data Environment (e.g., Viewpoint, Asite, Aconex, BIM
360). - Ensure correct document control processes are followed and maintained.
- Maintain drawing registers, technical logs, and approval status records.
- Support BIM processes in line with the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and Employer's Information Requirements (EIR).
- Participate in clash detection, model reviews, and digital coordination workshops.
- Ensure design information aligns with employer's requirements and specifications.
- Support quality inspections and compliance checks during construction.
- Oversee technical close-out, including as-built drawings, commissioning information, and O&M manuals.
- Ensure Golden Thread documentation is produced and maintained where required.
- Act as the technical point of contact for the client, consultants and statutory bodies.
- Present technical solutions and progress updates in meetings and workshops.
- Respond to client queries and manage design change approvals.
- Assist procurement teams by evaluating the technical content of subcontractor tenders.
- Review material specifications and ensure alignment with design requirements.
- Support early design input to enable procurement scheduling.
- Proven experience in a, Technical Manager role within a main contractor.
- Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015 and construction compliance requirements.
- Excellent knowledge of construction methodology and buildability.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and subcontractor designers.
- Strong coordination, communication and document control skills.
- Proficiency with CDE platforms (e.g., Bluebeam - SharePoint Viewpoint)
- Ability to lead technical problem-solving and drive quality solutions
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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