Technical Manager

Gleeson Homes; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based home builder is seeking a Technical Manager to lead and coordinate architectural and engineering activities. This role involves managing development opportunities, securing planning approvals, and collaborating with consulting teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, strong knowledge of the technical process, and experience in project management. The position offers an excellent salary and benefits package including company car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.
• Ability to create and manage programmes, particularly Critical Path.
• Previous experience as a project or discipline manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of Architectural, Engineering, and Planning activities.
• Evaluate and appraise development opportunities.
• Advise on and secure planning approvals.

Skills

Technical/planning experience

Knowledge of development process

Organisational skills

Strong verbal and written communication

AutoCAD proficiency

Knowledge of H&S/CDM regulations

Education

Relevant qualification in Engineering

Job description

# Technical Manager## Job Introduction**Job Introduction:**Gleeson Homes have an exciting opportunity for a **Technical Manager** to join our team. As our Technical Manager, you will work closely with the Technical Director, the Technical & Commercial team and the wider business to manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the Architectural, Engineering and De-sign/Planning activities of the region from initial land appraisal through to final adoptions of a development.This is an exciting opportunity for technical professionals to join a fast growing, national home builder - shaping the future of the Gleeson brand and leading up a highly talented team.**Main Responsibilities:**As a member of the Regional senior leadership team, it is crucial, to take a ‘whole company’ perspective to the performance of Building Homes. Changing Lives, being a Gleeson Ambassador for our vision, mission, values and our approach to performance excellence, whilst positively influencing and enhancing the profitability and operational effectiveness of the business.**A High-level summary of key responsibilities:*** Assist in the evaluation and appraisal of development opportunities and to provide information required to purchase land.* Advise on and secure planning approvals, delivering and reporting as per Group policies and processes to meet the Region’s business plan.* Management of external planning, architectural and engineering consultants to ensure that all design in-formation is received, co-ordinated and distributed on time and within budget.* Coordinate the preparation of the Pretender Health and Safety Information in accordance with the Gleeson procedures.* Progress initial communications with all technical specialist suppliers and contractors e.g piling and sup-porting procurement department through procurement process.* Provide the RMD and Land Director with operational and tactical planning reports and assessments presenting clear and reasoned planning advice in terms of potential risks/opportunities and likely planning gain requirements.**The Ideal Candidate:*** A relevant qualification and/or broad experience in Technical/planning with an Engineering focus.* Good strong knowledge of the full development/Technical process/Commercial awareness* Broad knowledge of the legal frameworks associated with planning management and development procurement.* Ability to create and manage programmes, in particular Critical Path.* Previous experience as either a project or discipline manage within a development organisation.* Working in a multi-disciplinary environment* Awareness of Type approval with NHBC, LABC and SBD* Good Organisational skills* Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements* Strong verbal and written communication* Numerical and Literate* Broad awareness of H&S/CDM regulations* Technically competent in using AutoCAD**Benefits:*** Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays* Choice of company car or car allowance* Discretionary Bonus Scheme* Holiday Buy Back Scheme* Company Pension Scheme* Private Medical Insurance Scheme* Health shield membership* Life Assurance Scheme* Share Purchase PlanThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Technical Manager* **Salary** Excellent Salary and Benefits Package* **Frequency** Monthly* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/8939/4347* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Technical* **Regional Office** Rochdale* **Location** Greater Manchester & Merseyside & Cumbria , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 19 November, 2025