Technical Design Manager- Residential developer

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this client-side role you will steer technical delivery for residential-led schemes in London, coordinating between external designers, consultants, and construction teams. You act as the hub for design information, ensuring buildable, compliant packages align with programme and commercial needs. You’ll influence early feasibility through to construction, handover, and close-out, shaping quality and buildability across BTR and mixed-use projects. This is a hands-on position reporting to the Development Director with direct impact on project outcomes and delivery certainty.

Pay / Benefits

competitive salary

Responsibilities

Review, prepare, and coordinate architectural drawings, details, schedules, and specifications for tender, construction, and as-built stages
Translate concept and planning-stage information into coordinated, construction-ready packages
Coordinate and review consultant information across architectural, structural, MEP, fire, façade, interior, and landscape to ensure integration and clash avoidance
Ensure design information aligns with project brief, planning conditions, Building Regulations, warranty requirements, and employer standards
Identify and resolve coordination conflicts using BIM workflows and drawing coordination processes
Assist in discharging planning conditions and ensure technical submissions align with approved consents
Review accessibility, space planning, and apartment layouts against UK standards (London Plan, NDSS, M4)
Support CDM compliance at design stage and contribute to design risk reviews
Liaise with contractors, consultants, authorities, and utilities during delivery
Conduct site inspections, monitor progress against drawings, respond to RFIs, and address non-conformances and gaps
Support quality assurance processes including façade interfaces and finishing standards
Prepare feasibility layouts, massing studies, and technical assessments for acquisition and development appraisal
Assess site constraints, efficiency, unit mix, circulation, servicing, and buildability at concept stage
Support handover documentation, O&M information, snagging close-out, and as-built records
Maintain document control standards, revision management, drawing registers, and audit trails

Key requirements

4-8+ years in a technical delivery role on UK residential projects
Strong track record coordinating external architects and consultant teams during technical design and construction
Experience on medium to large-scale residential developments in London or major UK urban locations
Experience on BTR, private sale residential, student accommodation, or high-density housing advantageous
Solid grounding in RIBA Stages 3-5 from developed design through to practical completion
Experience preparing residential feasibility studies, test fits, and massing exercises
Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit and BIM coordination experience
Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and residential design standards
Understanding of planning compliance, approvals, and technical submission processes
Understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, and buildability
Strong space planning and residential layout capability
Commercial awareness balancing design quality, compliance, cost, and programme
Excellent organizational skills and document control discipline
Microsoft Office and common document management platforms familiarity
CIAT membership advantageous but not essential