Senior Technical Manager

Company: deverellsmith
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

As Senior Technical Manager, you will steer technical delivery for a major London, multi-phase residential scheme. You’ll lead a team of Design Managers and set technical direction across the masterplan, from early design through Stage 3 onwards. Your role bridges development, construction and commercial teams to ensure coherent design and compliance for 1,500+ homes and associated external works. This position offers influence over a flagship project and the chance to shape delivery on a high-profile London site. You’ll thrive in a senior, collaborative environment with a focus on governance and integration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical delivery across a large multi-phase residential development
  • Coordinate and develop a team of Design Managers
  • Provide technical direction and governance through Stage 3 and beyond
  • Coordinate consultant and design teams across the masterplan
  • Collaborate with development, construction and commercial teams
  • Oversee technical aspects for Phase 1 and Gateway applications
  • Ensure integration of external works and community infrastructure within the wider scheme

Key requirements

  • Experience at Senior Technical Manager or Technical Director level on large-scale residential developments
  • Proven ability to manage people and complex technical interfaces
  • Track record coordinating design and consultancy teams
  • Experience with gateway processes and multi-stage project delivery
  • London-based or willing to operate in London
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • collaboration
  • technical delivery oversight
  • design coordination
  • Stage 3 onwards oversight

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Posted: October 17th, 2026