Technical Director

Technical Director

Location: West Midlands
Salary: Up to -120,000 per annum
Project Value: Circa -300 million+

Client Information

Our client is an established and ambitious property developer delivering a diverse portfolio of high-quality residential developments across the UK. Their projects include high-rise and low-rise apartment schemes, large-scale housing developments and mixed-use residential projects, with an overall development pipeline and project values in excess of -300 million.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead and manage the technical function across their developments in the West Midlands.

Technical Director - Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical department, providing strategic direction and leadership across multiple residential developments.

• Oversee the technical delivery of high-rise, low-rise and traditional housing projects from land acquisition and planning through to construction and completion.

• Manage and coordinate external consultants, including architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants and specialist subcontractors.

• Ensure all designs are technically compliant, commercially viable and delivered in line with programme requirements.

• Review and manage planning conditions, Building Regulations requirements and statutory approvals.

• Provide technical input during the land acquisition and pre-construction stages, identifying potential design, planning and construction risks.

• Work closely with the Development, Commercial and Construction teams to ensure a coordinated approach to project delivery.

• Lead design reviews and ensure technical information is issued accurately and in line with agreed programmes.

• Oversee building safety and regulatory compliance, particularly across high-rise residential developments.

• Identify opportunities for value engineering while maintaining design quality and compliance.

• Manage technical budgets and consultant appointments.

• Develop and mentor the technical team as the business continues to grow.

• Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality, cost and programme objectives.

Technical Director - Requirements

• Proven experience working in a senior technical leadership position within a residential developer, housebuilder or major construction business.

• Strong experience delivering high-rise and low-rise residential developments.

• Experience across large-scale housing and mixed-use developments is highly desirable.

• A strong understanding of the technical, design, planning and construction processes.

• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, planning requirements and current building safety legislation.

• Experience managing external design teams and consultants.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical requirements with project viability.

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.

• Relevant qualifications in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.

• Professional membership of a relevant industry body would be advantageous.

Technical Director - Benefits

• Salary up to -120,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to lead the technical delivery of a substantial residential development portfolio valued at circa -300 million+.

• Senior leadership position within a growing and ambitious property developer.

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-rise, low-rise and housing developments.

• Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing technical team.

• Competitive benefits package and long-term career progression.

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