Design And Build Technical Manager

TRIbuild Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized contractor in London is seeking a Design & Build Technical Manager to oversee technical coordination across retrofit and façades projects. This role involves managing the full design process, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in similar projects and thrive in a fast-paced contractor environment, leading complex technical initiatives while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical design processes from planning to completion.
• Familiarity with compliance and buildability reviews.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full technical design process.
• Coordinate design consultants and subcontractors.
• Oversee technical approvals and compliance.

Skills

Background in retrofit or cladding projects

Experience in a contractor technical/design manager role

Strong knowledge of Building Regulations

Ability to manage technical queries

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Design & Build Technical Manager - Retrofit & Cladding
Location: London

We\'re working with a specialist contractor delivering complex retrofit and façade remediation projects across London. They\'re looking to appoint a Design & Build Technical Manager to take ownership of technical coordination across multiple live and upcoming schemes. This is a hands-on role where you\'ll lead on consultant management, material approvals, compliance, and buildability reviews - ensuring projects progress smoothly from pre-construction through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full technical design process from planning through to completion
• Coordinate design consultants, specialist subcontractors, and temporary works designers
• Review drawings for buildability, compliance, sequencing, and cost efficiency
• Oversee technical approvals: materials, warranty bodies, fire regs, and structural interfaces
• Liaise closely with site, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure smooth handover
• Support value engineering and programme improvements

Requirements

• Background in retrofit, cladding, façade remediation, or similar D&B project types
• Proven experience within a contractor environment in a technical or design manager role
• Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC, and temporary works
• Ability to manage technical queries, resolve design issues, and ensure compliance
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on contractor setting

This is a great opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong delivery pipeline and a clear focus on quality and safety. If you\'re looking to take the lead on technically complex projects and work in a dynamic team, apply now for more information