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