Principal Technical Manager (Mechanical)

Wates; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and engineering is seeking a Principal Technical Manager to oversee complex mechanical projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of live projects, managing design strategies, and providing strong leadership within a dynamic team. This role also offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary, profit share scheme, and comprehensive health and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Car Allowance / Company Car

Private Medical

Pension 6% employers’ contribution

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Industry leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced in design reviews and managing technical projects.
• Proficient in mechanical engineering and project management.
• Ability to lead and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design and tender reviews for projects.
• Develop technical strategies for tenders and projects.
• Ensure technical accountability for mechanical engineering services.

Skills

Technical Management

Project Delivery

Design Review

Tender Review

Mechanical Engineering Services

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

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Principal Technical Manager (Mechanical), Alcester

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Client:

Wates

Location:

Alcester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

SES Engineering Services are looking for a Principal Technical Manager to join our Central team focussing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about the technical management aspects of construction and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Principal Technical Managers are a valuable part of our business, and their role will encompass both work winning and the delivery of live projects whilst providing strong functional leadership, management, governance and excellence for all engineering activities pre and post contract, across either a single large project or portfolio of projects.

As our Principal Technical Manager, you will:

• Undertake Design reviews for allocated projects through the SES Integrated Project Delivery model.
• Undertake Tender reviews for the regional business
• Develop design and technical strategies for tenders and projects
• Manage the regional MEP consultant supply chain through engagement and KPI’s
• Manage consultant appointment for the regional projects.
• Technical accountability for the mechanical engineering services for the project.
• Technically assess, coach and develop Preconstruction Leaders, Design Project Manager,& Project Managers & Engineers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

SES are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo an Enhanced and Barred Lists Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting