Technical Director

3 days ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Thomas Cole Kinder Full time

Confidential – Head of Technical / Technical Director

PLC Housebuilder – Yorkshire

Salary c.£110,000-£130,000 + Competitive Bonus, Car Allowance & Generous benefits package

The Opportunity

We are retained by a leading listed housebuilder with a substantial presence in Yorkshire and several other key markets across the UK. The business is recognised for delivering high-quality, value-for-money homes and has a strong platform for continued growth.

With plans to open new regions and further expand its footprint, the company is strengthening its senior leadership team. They now seek an experienced Head of Technical / Technical Director to lead the regional Engineering and Design function and play a central role in shaping the future of the Yorkshire business.

This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility at regional board level and a clear line of sight to broader leadership opportunities; for the right individual, this role is viewed as part of medium-term MD succession planning.

The Role

Working closely with the Regional MD and wider leadership team, you will:

  • Lead the Technical function across the Yorkshire region
  • Drive technical standards, design quality and engineering excellence across multiple developments
  • Ensure sites are technically deliverable, commercially viable and compliant with all relevant standards and regulations
  • Provide clear leadership to a high-performing team, setting expectations, driving accountability and supporting professional development
  • Collaborate closely with Land, Commercial, Construction and Sales to de-risk schemes and enable successful delivery
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in technical processes, systems and product
  • Play a visible role in supporting the growth and potential creation of new regions within the wider business

Candidate Profile

  • Experienced Technical leaders from the housebuilding / new homes sector with a track record of driving technical performance
  • Strong people leaders with experience of coaching, developing and motivating high-performing teams
  • Individuals operating at regional management level, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and working cross-functionally
  • Candidates with direct experience of the Yorkshire market – this would be a distinct advantage
  • Professionals with an engineering background who are commercially aware and delivery-focused

Our client is open to candidates who are prepared to relocate to the region or commit to a weekly commute.

Location

The role is based in Yorkshire, with an expectation of being in the office / on site 3–4 days per week. It is essential that the successful candidate immerses themselves in the local market, builds strong internal and external relationships, and has a direct impact on the company's performance and continued success in the region.

Package

Our client is offering a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package commensurate with experience, together with the opportunity to:

  • Hold a pivotal leadership role in a successful PLC hungry for further growth
  • Shape the technical agenda for a key region with planned new regional openings
  • Position yourself as a potential future MD as part of the business's succession planning

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail or request further information, please contact:

Ella Greenslade

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