Technical Manager

Location

St Austell, Cornwall (with regional travel)

Job Title

Technical Manager – Gilbert & Goode (Technical & Engineering Manager)

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our Pre‑Construction team. In this key role, you will act as the technical lead across multiple developments, managing design progression from planning through to build completion. You will ensure all schemes meet statutory, regulatory, and business requirements while delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing design development and regulatory approvals across multiple schemes
• Providing technical input into design briefs, reviews, and value engineering
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, warranty standards, and company procedures
• Defining consultant scopes, procuring external appointments, and managing fees
• Supporting the Technical Team Manager with document control systems and strategic design initiatives
• Coordinating engineering input, utilities, and civil engineering solutions
• Supporting site teams with buildability advice and managing change control processes
• Procuring building control bodies and warranty providers
• Managing planning condition discharges, utilities, and sectional agreements
• Attending and contributing to design team meetings, CPD, and continuous improvement activities
• Ensuring health & safety and CDM compliance throughout all technical stages

Qualifications

• HND (Level 5) or equivalent in construction, design, or civil engineering
• Proven experience in a Pre‑Construction or Design Manager role within volume homebuilding
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, warranty provider standards, CDM Regulations, and project management principles
• Experience managing planning conditions and securing technical approvals
• Proven ability to procure and manage consultants, utilities, building control, and warranty services
• Strong IT, organisational, communication, and analytical skills
• Confident working across multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Clear, professional communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, and resilient under pressure
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Committed to equality, diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional membership fee paid
• Car Allowance at 10 %
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace pension with contribution
• Home office work payment
• Medicash health plan (including maternity)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Rewards & recognition programme
• On‑site parking
• Employee assistance programme

How to Apply

Closing Date: Thursday 23 April at midnight

If you are passionate about shaping high‑quality homes and want to make a meaningful impact within a respected regional housebuilder, please submit your application.

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