woodside Road

Exclusive development of two luxury residences in Oxshott, West London, completed in 2025

Position:

Technical design manager

About

Located in the heart of a sought-after estate in Oxshott, West London, close to the Chelsea Football Club training grounds, this project comprised the redevelopment of a former vacant site previously occupied by a 1930s three-bedroom bungalow set within generous grounds.

The existing dwelling was demolished to make way for two high-quality, three-storey luxury new-build homes designed to meet the demands of contemporary living. The development places a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability, incorporating enhanced thermal insulation, low-energy heating and cooling systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in line with current Building Regulations.

Biodiversity mitigation measures were carefully addressed and implemented as part of the scheme, ensuring the development responds responsibly to its environmental context while delivering modern, high-specification homes.

Rear Plot 1

Rear Plot 2

Plot 1 Frontage

Location

Responsibilities

I played a key role in the technical and commercial coordination of high-end homes from detailed design through to construction, supporting cost control and commercial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Alongside managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and overseeing detailed technical design, I assisted with material selection, specification, and procurement to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with budgets and cost plans. I supported the appointment and management of specialist subcontractors by contributing to scope definition, tender reviews, technical and commercial appraisals, and coordination of design responsibilities. Working closely with commercial and site teams, I helped assess design changes and variations, resolve technical queries, manage risk, and maintain buildability, programme efficiency, and value for money, ensuring the successful delivery of bespoke, high-specification residences.

Tasks

Coordinated the provision of new services, including electricity, water, and telecommunications, assessing cost implications, procurement routes, and programme impacts to ensure integration with the overall design and construction programme.
Reviewed and supported the discharge of planning conditions in collaboration with the design team, local authorities, and specialist consultants, considering cost, risk, and programme implications.
Checked and approved steel fabrication drawings to ensure compliance with structural design intent, buildability, site constraints, and alignment with agreed budgets and cost plans.
Reviewed and approved technical designs from specialist manufacturers, including floor systems and roofing packages, evaluating commercial impact, scope compliance, and coordination with architectural and structural requirements.
Undertook detailed reviews of architectural and engineering drawings to assess constructability, identify design and cost risks, and contribute to value engineering solutions aligned with construction cost, procurement strategy, and programme objectives.

Estimating and Tendering

For this project, I was involved in the financial and contractual management of a residential construction development, including reviewing and complying with cost plans and budgets, assisting with the procurement of subcontractors and material orders, and valuing work in progress to ensure the development remained within the approved budget. My involvement also included reviewing contracts, assessing variations, monitoring construction risks, and resolving technical and commercial issues within financial constraints as they arose during construction. Throughout the project, I worked closely with site managers, designers, and suppliers to maintain programme delivery, cost control, and compliance with UK development approvals, construction regulations, and company procedures.

Pre Site Start

Material Selection

Superstructure

Roof Steels

Floor PLans

Skills Gained

Topic Learned
Gained a comprehensive understanding of coordinating technical design, statutory approvals, and construction requirements on high-end residential projects, with an increased focus on cost control and commercial viability. Developed practical knowledge of utility connections, procurement processes, and specialist subcontractor design integration, including assessing cost implications and value for money. Strengthened awareness of buildability, risk management, and value engineering, ensuring design solutions align with budgets, programmes, and quality expectations within luxury residential construction.
Management Skills
Improved ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including consultants, local authorities, utility providers, and specialist subcontractors, while balancing commercial and contractual considerations. Enhanced planning and organisational skills to support design coordination, cost forecasting, procurement activities, and construction timelines. Developed effective communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills when resolving technical, financial, and site-related challenges.
Enhancement
Increased confidence in contributing to technical and commercial discussions, including procurement strategy and subcontractor appointment processes. Enhanced capability to review and challenge technical drawings with a focus on cost efficiency, value engineering, quality, and construction practicality. Strengthened professional judgement in aligning design intent with commercial objectives, cost control, and programme delivery.

Achievement

Working on this project enabled me to develop strong technical and management capabilities while contributing to the successful delivery of luxury residential developments.

I achieved improved design coordination, buildability, and cost efficiency through detailed technical reviews, value engineering, and proactive resolution of statutory, services, and construction-related challenges.

By supporting procurement and subcontractor appointments and working closely with consultants and site teams, I helped maintain programme momentum and high-quality standards, strengthening my ability to align design intent with commercial and construction objectives.

In summary

Through my involvement in these luxury residential projects, I gained valuable experience in managing the technical, statutory, and construction aspects of high-end developments alongside key commercial responsibilities. I coordinated design information, addressed planning and service requirements, and reviewed specialist and consultant drawings to ensure buildability, compliance, and cost efficiency in line with approved budgets and cost plans. By supporting procurement activities, subcontractor coordination, cost control, and value engineering initiatives, I contributed to the smooth progression of works on site while maintaining design quality, programme objectives, and overall project delivery standards.

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