Senior Technical Manager

York Street Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Design Manager to lead design coordination and technical delivery for various projects across different sectors, including residential and commercial. Candidates should have a background in architecture or engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage design processes effectively. This role offers excellent benefits, a supportive culture, and opportunities for long-term career growth within a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Supportive culture

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a contractor or developer environment is ideal.
• Ability to influence project stakeholders is essential.
• Motivated and growth-oriented mindset is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function from concept through completion.
• Coordinate architects and engineers to deliver design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and internal standards.
• Manage drawings and approvals processes.
• Drive value engineering opportunities to enhance project performance.

Skills

Construction methodology

Design coordination

Technical detailing

Strong communication skills

Relevant design software proficiency

Education

Background in architecture, engineering, or technical management

Tools

Technical document management systems

Job description

Benefits

Excellent package + discretionary bonus

Location

Middlesbrough Area

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Technical Design Manager to join a respected, forward‑thinking developer and contractor operating across the UK. This role is ideal for a commercially minded, design‑focused technical professional seeking to take ownership of design coordination and technical delivery across a varied and expanding portfolio.

You will be a driving force behind the technical function on projects across residential, commercial, PBSA, Build‑to‑Rent (BTR), retail, light industrial, and food & beverage sectors. With the business growing through private capital and increased third‑party investment, this is an exciting time to step into a role offering significant influence and long‑term advancement.

This position suits someone ambitious, proactive, and ready to play a central role in shaping the technical direction of a modern, forward‑thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design function from concept through to completion working with Technical Team.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to deliver practical, efficient, and commercially driven design solutions.
• Ensure strong commercial alignment throughout design development, balancing quality, cost, and buildability.
• Maintain compliance with building regulations, planning approvals, statutory requirements, and internal design standards.
• Manage and review drawings, specifications, and approvals processes.
• Identify and drive value engineering opportunities to support project performance and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure design pack is coordinated, buildable and free from errors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Act as the central point of contact for all design‑related queries across multiple live projects, including residential, PBSA, and BTR.

Ideal Candidate

• Background in architecture, engineering, technical management, or technical/draughting, ideally within a contractor or developer environment.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, compliance, technical detailing, and design coordination.
• Commercially astute with the confidence to challenge design assumptions and protect project viability.
• Strong communicator capable of influencing and coordinating diverse project stakeholders.
• Skilled in relevant design software and technical document management systems.
• Motivated, growth‑oriented, and ready to step into a key role within a growing organisation.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent benefits package + discretionary bonus.
• Opportunity to shape and influence the technical direction of a modern, expanding business.
• Supportive, friendly culture with strong long‑term progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of schemes, including residential, commercial, PBSA, and BTR developments nationwide.