Design And Build Technical Manager

Tribuild; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in East London is seeking a Design & Build Technical Manager for a long-term contract. This hands-on role involves leading technical coordination for retrofit and cladding projects while ensuring compliance and smooth project progression. The position offers a hybrid working model with travel to Nottingham every other week, and all travel expenses will be covered. Ideal candidates have experience in a contractor environment and strong technical knowledge in facade remediation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Design coordination

Technical approvals

Building Regulations

Façade remediation

Job description

Design & Build Technical Manager - Retrofit & Cladding (Long-Term Contract)

We're working with a specialist contractor delivering complex retrofit and façade remediation projects. They're looking to appoint a Design & Build Technical Manager on a long-term contract to take ownership of technical coordination across multiple live and upcoming schemes.

The role is primarily based in East London, with travel to Nottingham every other week for site and project meetings. Travel and accommodation will be fully covered.

This is a hands-on position where you'll lead consultant management, material approvals, compliance, and buildability reviews - ensuring projects progress smoothly from pre-construction through to handover.

Location: East London (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 WFH)

Travel: Every other week to Nottingham - travel and accommodation fully covered

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 regulations, 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 fantastic opportunity to join a growing contractor on a long-term contract, supporting high-profile retrofit and cladding schemes while enjoying a hybrid working structure and regular site involvement.