Job Description
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Technical Manager
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Permanent
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Location: Glasgow
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Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE + benefits package
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Ref: GR1558
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Gibson Recruitment Limited
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Job Description:
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Gibson Recruitment Ltd. is working on behalf of a high-end residential developer to recruit a TECHNICAL MANAGER to join their Glasgow-based team on a permanent basis.
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New build projects are typically multi-storey Flatted Developments and applicants should be able to demonstrate sound technical understanding of Construction processes.
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The successful Technical Manager will oversee the technical lifecycle of new build developments through both construction and post-construction stages.
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This role bridges the gap between design and delivery. You will take full ownership of services, warranty sign-offs, and contractor design elements during the build, while critically driving post-completion NHBC defect resolutions and asset adoptions
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Responsibilities:
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· Asset Adoptions & Bonds: Progress road and water/waste-water asset adoptions; clear road bonds, manage sewer recoveries, and resolve statutory authority issues.
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· Warranty & Sign-Offs: Collate design, environmental, and engineering data to secure NHBC technical sign-off and clear post-completion legacy defects.
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· Contractor Design Elements (CDE): Collaborate with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to assemble CDE packages supporting building warrant applications.
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· Utility Coordination: Lead communication and design-to-installation coordination with multi-utility contractors to meet strict project timelines.
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· Environmental & Site Works: Oversee site investigation environmental works alongside geotechnical engineers to achieve NHBC and council sign-offs.
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· Post-Completion Resolution: Investigate legacy site defects by reviewing historical design data and conducting hands-on site investigations.
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· Technical Documentation: Produce site-specific technical specification documents in collaboration with internal departments.
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What you'll need to succeed
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· Experience: Proven technical experience with a new-build residential developer or main contractor.
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· Technical Literacy: Exceptional ability to absorb, analyse, and apply complex technical engineering and design information.
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· Digital Proficiency: Strong computer skills with extensive experience navigating modern project portals, submission platforms, and digital management tools.
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· Problem Solving: A proactive approach to investigating technical issues on-site and managing subcontractor remedial works.
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What to do next:
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If this role sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply with your updated CV, or contact Graeme on the details below.
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If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, don't hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.
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