Cognisant
Technical Director
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Technical Director
Middlesbrough
Cognisant is partnering with an established PLC housebuilder to appoint a Technical Director for one of its growing Northern regions.
This is an opportunity to join a well-run business with an experienced, stable leadership team, a healthy land pipeline and several new developments due to commence over the coming years. The region is performing well and this appointment is focused on building upon that success rather than turning around an underperforming business.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Regional Board, you will take full responsibility for the technical function, leading multidisciplinary teams across Technical, Engineering and Planning while working closely with Land, Commercial, Construction and Sales.
The Role
- Lead the regional Technical function, providing strategic direction across Technical, Engineering and Planning while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially.
- Drive technical delivery from land acquisition through planning, design, construction and final adoption, supporting the region's growth pipeline and business objectives.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing technical team, fostering collaboration across Land, Commercial, Construction and Sales.
- Oversee technical due diligence, value engineering, consultant management, budgets and programme delivery to maximise commercial performance across all developments.
- Act as a key member of the Regional Board, influencing business strategy, supporting investment decisions and ensuring the region consistently meets its delivery and financial targets.
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About You
You will already be operating at Technical Director level or be an experienced Head of Technical ready to step into a board-level leadership position within a PLC housebuilder.
You will possess:
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- Proven leadership experience within residential development.
- Strong knowledge of the full development lifecycle from land acquisition through to completion.
- Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to influence strategic business decisions.
- A collaborative leadership style with the credibility to work across all regional functions.
- Experience leading technical teams and managing consultant performance.
The Opportunity
- Established PLC housebuilder with an excellent reputation.
- Stable, experienced Regional Board.
- Growing region with a strong pipeline of new developments.
- Genuine opportunity to influence the direction of the business.
- Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
For a confidential discussion, or to request further information, please contact Cognisant. All enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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