Design & Digital Technology
Technical Director
Also called
Engineering Director, Director of Technical Services
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Role overview
Job Title
Technical DirectorJob Family
Design & Digital TechnologyPurpose Of The Role
The Technical Director provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and innovation guidance across design, engineering, and delivery functions, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and future-ready solutions on all projects.
Role In MMC
The Technical Director plays a pivotal role in embedding MMC into business and project strategy—championing digital design, offsite manufacturing, sustainability, and integrated delivery. They oversee how emerging technologies and new processes, like DfMA and platform design, are applied across teams and supply chains.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Building Standards
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Safety & Compliance
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Strategic Thinking
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Operations Management
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Automation & Robotics
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Design & Planning
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Leadership
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Communication & Collaboration
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Problem-Solving
Suggested Entry Routes
Education
- BEng, MEng, BArch, or equivalent in a relevant built environment discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification in Business, Sustainability, or Digital Construction (desirable for senior leadership).
Experience
- 15+ years in the built environment, including leadership of large or complex design/engineering projects.
- Roles previously held may include: Associate Director, Head of Discipline, Technical Lead, or Innovation Lead.
Training & Certifications
- Chartered Status (CEng, RIBA, MCIBSE, MIStructE, etc.) – Essential for credibility and authority.
- Leadership & Board-Level Training – Strategic leadership, change management, or executive coaching.
- MMC-Focused CPD (e.g. DfMA, platform systems) – Understanding emerging approaches to design and delivery.
Relevant Upskilling Opportunities
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