Technical & Engineering Manager – Residential Development

Location: Cornwall | Type: Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in residential development? We’re seeking a Technical & Engineering Manager to join a growing Pre-Construction team. This pivotal role manages the technical delivery of residential schemes from planning through to build completion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage technical and engineering aspects across multiple residential schemes.
• Oversee design coordination, statutory approvals, and ensure compliance with CDM and Health & Safety regulations.
• Manage consultant appointments, fee budgets, and design programmes.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical information to support tendering and construction.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in pre-construction/design management within residential or volume housebuilding.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, building regulations, and warranty standards.
• Proven ability to manage planning conditions, utilities, and sectional agreements.
• Strategic project management skills with excellent communication and leadership ability.
• HND / Level 5 qualification in design, construction, or civil engineering required. Degree / Level 6 and professional membership desirable.

Why This Role?

• Competitive benefits including annual leave, car allowance, professional fees, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to lead key residential projects and make a tangible impact on high-quality housing delivery.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.

If you’re a technically-minded, strategic leader in residential development looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact

For a confidential chat about this position, please call 01752 421888 and ask for Jo.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.