Job Summary/Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Manager/ Principal Design Manager to lead on design and technical components of medium to large-scale residential construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of design management, sustainability, fire safety regulations and design information management. In addition, advise on materials, construction methods and innovative practices. Be a proactive member of the UK local management team and successfully manage future staff within the Technical/Design team. This role requires strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of construction and methods, enhancing the buildability of design, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders. The Senior Technical Manager / Principal Design Manager will ensure the management and co-ordination of the external consultant team through all stages of project procurement (Land & Planning, Commercial, Production, Sales and After Care) and actively support the Project team in all matters arising. They will ensure that all disciplines are fully joined up and in synchronisation. Checking layout drawings, suppliers and manufacturers' details. Assisting in obtaining necessary Building Regulation Technical Approvals and advising all internal Teams of updates and progress. Efficiently resolve and co-ordinate any issues arising from the external consultants. The Suitable Candidate will be able to demonstrate: New Homes Development background to a Senior Manager/Head of Department level with a mixture of Design/Sustainability/Fire Protection experience. Broad range of construction experience including main contracting, developing. Complex project management of multi-phase developments and managing multiple projects. Strong Leadership qualities, demonstrating an ability to grow, motivate and lead your teams. Highly skilled in implementing new and robust processes, procedures, structures. Leads by example with a focus on developing and supporting staff to maximise their potential and strengths. Flexible, adaptable and able to manage fluctuating workloads. Strong influential, persuasion and negotiation skills. Passion, drive and enthusiasm for delivering outstanding quality homes and communities. A real focus on delivering bespoke, tailored, unique design and construction. Strong team player with a focus on driving both team and site performance. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Design Management, with a thorough knowledge if the full development/technical process. Previous experience as a Senior Technical Manager / Principal Design Manager within a residential development organisation preferred. Industry related qualification. Bi-lingual English and Mandarin would be useful. Demonstrable leadership skills including: Setting objectives Giving feedback Coaching Listening Painting a compelling picture Influencing others Experience of mentoring junior members of staff. Why Join Us? We are an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. You will be part of a passionate, collaborative and innovative team that values your expertise and contributions. To strategically head the Technical team, developing and delivering successful developments with a proactive, forward-thinking approach. With exciting growth plans, now is a great time to be part of our history. If you are a proactive and results-driven professional ready to take your career to the next level, we would love to hear from you As a UK start-up business, the role is very much hands on, diverse and variable and therefore the above responsibilities are not exhaustive and are likely to change as the business develops, offering exceptional experiences for the right person. We are reliant upon all individuals assisting in the successful growth of the UK Business. If you are applying to work within Y.T. Realty Group, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please ask for our privacy notice. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us A full detailed job description will be forwarded to those genuinely interested in this unique and exciting role. Recruitment Agencies - Please note, we will not be accepting speculative candidates. Should details be sent, and the candidate is of interest to us, we hold the right to contact the candidate ourselves, with no liability for any placement fee to you or the Company you are representing.