Design And Build Technical Manager

Tribuild; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in London is seeking a Design & Build Technical Manager for a long-term contract. The role involves overseeing the technical design process and ensuring compliance across multiple projects. The ideal candidate has experience in retrofit and cladding projects. Travel to Nottingham for meetings is required, with costs fully covered, and offers a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Fully covered travel and accommodation

Hybrid working structure

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 and subcontractors.
• Oversee technical approvals and compliance.

Skills

Technical coordination

Design review

Building regulations knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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

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.