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Technical Project Manager | Senior / 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 development projects across residential and mixed-use schemes.
This is a senior role offering genuine progression to Director level, with the opportunity to shape technical delivery, support business growth, and influence long-term strategy.
You will operate as a senior technical lead across multiple projects, managing design coordination, approvals, infrastructure delivery, and stakeholder engagement from pre-contract stage through to construction commencement.
Role Overview
You will take ownership of technical and project management functions across a portfolio of infrastructure-led 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 and commercial input.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Design Coordination
- Act as primary technical lead for clients and consultant teams.
- Lead infrastructure design development and technical approvals (S278, S38, S104, S184, etc.).
- Oversee design for roads, drainage, utilities, services, and earthworks.
- Manage technical meetings and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Prepare and manage technical documentation including infrastructure delivery plans and design strategies.
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Project & Programme Management
- Develop and manage project execution plans and design programmes.
- Integrate approved designs with client production and contractor teams.
- Support contractor procurement and ensure alignment with compliance standards.
- Chair technical project meetings and maintain governance procedures.
Cost & Risk Management
- Provide technical input into cost planning and optimisation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risk.
- Advise on technical variations and commercial implications.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, consultants, and contractors.
- Present technical updates clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Resolve design conflicts and maintain delivery momentum.
Business Growth & Leadership
- Support business development initiatives and client relationship growth.
- Assist in developing and mentoring the technical project management team.
- Contribute to strategic direction and service line expansion.
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Candidate Profile
Essential:
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) or relevant Project Management qualification.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in technical project management within infrastructure or residential development.
- Strong understanding of UK planning and technical approval processes.
- Experience managing infrastructure agreements (S278, S38, S104, etc.).
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary consultant teams.
- Strong commercial awareness and decision-making capability.
Desirable:
- Experience working with residential developers or land promoters.
- Knowledge of NEC / JCT contract suites.
- Experience producing bespoke technical documentation.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Project, or BIM platforms.
What’s on Offer
- Salary £65,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience)
- Annual bonus (up to 10%)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance
- Professional membership fees paid
- Flexible working
- Clear pathway to Director level
Why Apply?
This is a genuine leadership opportunity within a growing consultancy where you can:
- Influence technical delivery standards
- Build long-term client relationships
- Play a role in strategic growth
- Progress toward directorship
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