Senior Technical Manager

Senior Technical Manager

Posted Today by Kenna Recruitment Ltd

£480 Per day
Undetermined
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E14, Limehouse, Greater London

Summary: The Freelance Senior Technical Manager role involves overseeing the technical design process for a major multi-block residential development in East London, comprising over 400 units. The position requires coordination with architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure compliance and buildability, as well as managing design reviews and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering large RC frame residential schemes and excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations. This is a key role within an established project team, requiring immediate availability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the technical design process across a multi-block residential development (400+ units).
  • Coordinate architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance and buildability.
  • Oversee design reviews, technical approvals, and value engineering exercises.
  • Manage the flow of information between design teams and construction teams.
  • Ensure all technical documentation aligns with programme and construction requirements.
  • Support site teams with technical queries throughout the build phase.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience working as a Senior Technical Manager / Technical Manager for a developer or main contractor.
  • Strong background delivering large RC frame residential schemes, ideally multi-block developments.
  • Experience managing complex design coordination on large-scale projects (400+ units preferred).
  • Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and technical standards.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): £480/day

City: Limehouse

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Freelance Senior Technical Manager – East London (Major RC Frame Development)

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Technical Manager to join a leading residential developer on a major multi-block scheme in East London. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a complex RC frame development comprising over 400 residential units.

Working as part of an established project team, you will take ownership of the technical process from design coordination through to delivery on site across a large multi-block residential scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the technical design process across a multi-block residential development (400+ units).
  • Coordinate architects, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure technical compliance and buildability.
  • Oversee design reviews, technical approvals, and value engineering exercises.
  • Manage the flow of information between design teams and construction teams.
  • Ensure all technical documentation aligns with programme and construction requirements.
  • Support site teams with technical queries throughout the build phase.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience working as a Senior Technical Manager / Technical Manager for a developer or main contractor.
  • Strong background delivering large RC frame residential schemes, ideally multi-block developments.
  • Experience managing complex design coordination on large-scale projects (400+ units preferred).
  • Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and technical standards.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Project Details:

  • Location: East London
  • Contract: Freelance
  • Project: Multi-block RC frame residential scheme (400+ units)
  • Start: Immediate / ASAP

This role would suit a technically strong professional who has previously delivered large high-rise or multi-block RC frame developments and can confidently lead the technical function on a major project.