Technical Project Manager / Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate
Location: Leicestershire (Flexible Working Available)
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits
The Opportunity
A growing land and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager / Associate to lead the technical delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects across the UK.
This is a senior appointment offering a genuine pathway to Director level , providing the opportunity to shape technical delivery, support business growth and influence the long-term direction of the business.
You will act as the senior technical lead across multiple infrastructure-led developments, managing design coordination, statutory approvals, infrastructure delivery and stakeholder engagement from pre-construction through to the commencement of works on site.
Role Overview
You will take ownership of the technical and project management functions across a diverse portfolio of developments, including:
- Strategic residential infrastructure
- Mixed residential and commercial schemes
- Pre-construction technical coordination
- Infrastructure agreements and statutory approvals
This role combines hands-on project delivery with leadership responsibility, commercial input and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Design Coordination
- Act as the primary technical lead for clients and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
- Lead infrastructure design development and manage statutory approvals, including S278, S38, S104 and S184 agreements .
- Oversee the design and coordination of roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
- Chair technical meetings and coordinate engineering and design teams.
- Prepare and manage technical documentation, including infrastructure delivery plans and design strategies.
Project & Programme Management
- Develop and manage project execution plans and technical delivery programmes.
- Coordinate approved designs with client, contractor and delivery teams.
- Support contractor procurement activities and ensure compliance with technical standards.
- Chair project meetings and maintain robust governance and reporting procedures.
- Monitor programme performance and proactively manage project risks.
Cost & Risk Management
- Provide technical input into cost planning and value optimisation.
- Identify, assess and mitigate technical and programme risks.
- Advise clients on technical variations and their commercial implications.
- Support the successful delivery of projects within agreed budgets and timescales.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong working relationships with local authorities, statutory undertakers, consultants and contractors.
- Present technical updates clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Resolve design issues and coordinate technical solutions to maintain programme momentum.
- Ensure effective communication across all project teams throughout the development lifecycle.
Business Growth & Leadership
- Support business development initiatives and strengthen existing client relationships.
- Mentor and develop junior members of the technical project management team.
- Contribute to the strategic growth of the business and expansion of the technical service offering.
- Promote best practice and drive continuous improvement across project delivery.
Candidate Profile - Essential
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline), or an equivalent Project Management qualification.
- Minimum of five years' experience in technical project management within residential development, infrastructure or land development.
- Strong understanding of UK planning processes and technical approval procedures.
- Experience managing infrastructure agreements, including S278, S38, S104 and related approvals .
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary consultant teams.
- Excellent commercial awareness with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience working with residential developers or land promoters.
- Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contract suites.
- Experience producing bespoke technical documentation and reports.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project and/or BIM platforms.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £65,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience)
- Annual bonus of up to 10%
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Professional membership fees paid
- Flexible working arrangements
- Clear pathway to Director level
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact while progressing your career into senior leadership.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Influence technical delivery standards across major developments.
- Build long-term relationships with leading developer and landowner clients.
- Play an active role in the strategic growth of the business.
- Progress towards Director level within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.
