Senior Technical Manager

Senior Technical Manager – Residential Infrastructure / Masterplanning
London (Hybrid)
65,000 – 85,000 + Car Allowance + Package

A leading master developer delivering major residential communities is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to oversee technical design, utilities and infrastructure delivery across several long-term developments (3,500–5,000 homes).

This role offers the chance to work at significant strategic scale, shaping large new communities from planning through to delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide infrastructure strategy (highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities).
• Oversee technical design, approvals and discharge of planning conditions.
• Manage consultant teams and coordinate with development, QS and PM teams.
• Review and sign off S38/S104 agreements, infrastructure planning and technical designs.
• Troubleshoot and de-risk issues affecting programme and delivery.
• Develop and manage utilities strategies including iDNO/NAV, POCs and diversions.

Candidate Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in residential infrastructure or strategic land projects.
• Strong technical background: highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities, transportation.
• Good understanding of environmental inputs (ecology, archaeology, landscape).
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Confident navigating statutory processes and legal agreements.

Offer

• 65K–85K + car allowance + package
• Hybrid role with site and London office presence
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant developments