Strategic Technical Manager

Preconstruction / Strategic Technical Manager Position

Contract Position - remote working

£450 / day (inside IR35)

Full-time (5 days per week initially), potentially reducing to 3 days per week as the workload evolves

We are seeking an experienced Strategic / Preconstruction Technical Manager to join our developer client's technical team on a 6-12 months contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. This is a remote position, and a laptop will be provided.

The Strategic Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in early-stage planning and pre-construction work, ensuring technical due diligence is carried out effectively to de-risk projects prior to budget sign-off or land purchase. You will coordinate utility and planning activities, working closely with the Strategic Planning Manager and wider team to support the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

Lead on technical due diligence for prospective sites, identifying and mitigating risks ahead of land acquisition.

Support the early planning stage design process and ensure compliance with regulations, standards, and budgetary constraints.

Coordinate utility and planning work, ensuring cost certainty and timely resolution of statutory service requirements.

Prepare and manage consultant briefs and appointments where required.

Produce technical reports, risk assessments, and value engineering proposals.

Review contracts, Section 106 agreements, and planning conditions to support project delivery.

Work collaboratively across Land, Planning, and Technical teams to provide robust technical appraisals.

What We're Looking For

Strong technical expertise with a signifiant amount of experience across civil engineering, utilities, commercial, and residential developments.

Proven track record of managing projects from inception through to completion.

Excellent knowledge of statutory requirements (Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, sustainability).

Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

A proactive problem-solver who can influence design and drive value engineering initiatives.Does this sound like you? Apply now to be considered for the role or give Vekshana a call to discuss further.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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