Technical Manager

MacStaff; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering business seeks a Technical Manager to oversee installation projects, providing technical leadership and ensuring optimal service delivery. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. The role offers a competitive salary of £45-50K, discretionary bonus, and ongoing training opportunities, with the work primarily based near Guildford, Surrey.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus up to 10%

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing installation projects across multiple disciplines.
• Knowledge of power stations or industrial technologies is advantageous.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and installation projects from enquiry to documentation.
• Supervise subcontractors and lead design coordination.
• Provide technical support and conduct site surveys.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Subcontractor management

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Technical Manager – c£45-50K + bonus, pension & more

Offices based near Guildford in Surrey

The Package – Technical Manager

Annual salary of £45-50,000 and discretionary bonus to 10% and pension. 22 days holiday + bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme and up to 5 extra days with service. Ongoing training and development opportunities alongside career progression. Office based, occasional travel (fully expensed)

Overview

Our Technical Manager will provide technical leadership, and support operational teams. You will manage complex, multi-disciplinary installation projects, liaise with clients, and work closely with subcontractors to ensure delivery is safe, efficient and of the highest quality.

This is a varied role combining project management, operations support and continuous improvement. You will act as a key link between clients, subcontractors and internal teams, ensuring successful outcomes from enquiry through to aftercare.

The Employer - A specialist engineering business operating at the forefront of power generation and industrial cleaning solutions. We work with leading power stations and industrial operators across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities – Technical Manager

Projects

• Manage sales and installation projects from enquiry through to final documentation
• Supervise subcontractors (gas, electrical, mechanical, design) including on-site oversight during installation
• Lead design coordination between consultants and clients
• Manage Health & Safety across all projects
• Support internal R&D and improvement projects and provide technical input

Sales Support

• Prepare technical sales quotations for projects
• Attend client meetings (online and on-site) to provide technical input
• Conduct site surveys to scope projects and identify new opportunities
• Work with clients to ensure we deliver optimal services
• Support the introduction of new services and technologies

Operations

• Partner with the operations team to ensure best practice in planning and execution
• Provide technical support, including maintenance and troubleshooting
• Help establish and improve processes to optimise equipment performance
• Contribute to Health & Safety in operational planning and site activities

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred; Process or Civil considered), or equivalent
• Proven experience managing installation projects, including subcontractor management across multiple disciplines (e.g. design, mechanical steelwork, gas, electrical, pressure systems)
• It would be advantageous to have knowledge of power stations, industrial boilers or related technologies (transferable knowledge from similar industries welcome)
• H&S knowledge, including risk assessments/SSOWs and ideally ISO 45001 and working within ISO 9001 quality management systems

Package

Annual salary of £45-50,000 and discretionary bonus to 10% and pension. 22 days holiday + bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme and up to 5 extra days with service. Ongoing training and development opportunities alongside career progression. Office based, occasional travel (fully expensed)