Lead Technical Manager - Fire & Water Restoration

Prime Disaster Response Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus scheme

Company vehicle

Job summary

Prime Disaster Response Ltd in Watford is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead our field-based restoration team, raise technical standards and support growth. You will oversee technical performance, resource planning, health and safety, and work closely with Directors to drive efficiency and service delivery across London and the South East.

This role suits a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a track record of developing people, improving processes and managing

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in fire and water damage restoration, insurance repairs or property claims.
• Proven experience leading or supervising field-based technical teams.
• Strong technical understanding of structural drying, mitigation and restoration methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop field managers and senior technicians.
• Maintain and improve technical standards across restoration projects.
• Plan and allocate resources across multiple teams and live projects.
• Oversee health and safety, risk assessments and site compliance.
• Monitor job profitability, cost control and resource efficiency.

Skills

Technical leadership

Fire and water restoration

Project planning

Health and safety oversight

Insurer liaison

Team development

Cost control

Job description

Prime Disaster Response Ltd in Watford is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead our field-based restoration team, raise technical standards and support growth. You will oversee technical performance, resource planning, health and safety, and work closely with Directors to drive efficiency and service delivery across London and the South East.

This role suits a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise and a track record of developing people, improving processes and managing