Assistant Technical Manager

Company: tdm recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Assistant Technical Manager

Leeds

£45,000 – £55,000

We are working with an established development business looking to appoint an Assistant Technical Manager to support its growing pipeline.

This role sits within the pre-construction team and will support all development-led technical activity prior to start on site.

The Role

  • You will work closely with the Head of Pre-Construction (Technical), supporting multiple schemes through early-stage coordination, technical review and statutory liaison.
  • Key responsibilities include:
  • Coordinating pre-construction technical information across multiple projects
  • Reviewing and interpreting drawings, surveys and development reports
  • Identifying technical, design, financial and contractual risks
  • Liaising with statutory bodies (highways, drainage, environmental)
  • Supporting services procurement and ensuring suitable designs are secured pre-exchange
  • Assisting with technical reports and contract documentation
  • Monitoring post-exchange technical obligations
  • Attending internal launch and handover meetings
  • Supporting programme milestones across the development lifecycle

About You

  • 1–6 years’ experience within a major housebuilder
  • Experience within pre-construction or technical coordination
  • Exposure to residential or development-led schemes
  • Strong understanding of planning and technical processes
  • Able to manage multiple sites and priorities
  • Confident communicator with good negotiation skills
  • Well organised with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in Word and Excel

This is a solid opportunity to join a structured, growing business and play a key role in its pre-construction delivery.

Posted: April 28th, 2026