Technical Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Technical Manager to head their Technical function, focusing on design coordination for cladding and remediation projects. The role involves collaborating with design consultants and managing submissions while ensuring compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential schemes across various construction forms. Benefits include a competitive salary and hybrid work arrangements, making it a compelling position for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus scheme

Health care

Pension

Qualifications

• Operating knowledge of technical design processes essential.
• Experience with various forms of construction including reinforced concrete, steel, and timber frames.
• Understanding of fire safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end technical planning and design for projects.
• Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate submissions and technical approvals.
• Maintain knowledge of building regulations and safety requirements.
• Support pre-construction teams with insights and risk assessments.
• Drive technical innovation and quality assurance.

Skills

Knowledge of the development / technical design process

Detailed design for residential schemes

Understanding of FRAS & FRA

Job description

Overview of Business

We are currently partnered with a cladding contractor who are looking for a Technical Manager to join their newly established Technical team. With offices in North London, the role offers hybrid working with three days in the office and two days from home. Our client currently work with a variety of Residential Developers and PLC housebuilders delivering projects spanning across the UK.

This role offers a huge scope of progression for the right candidate.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Technical Manager will lead the Technical function of a project on all technical, engineering and architectural aspects of the business.

• Lead front-end technical planning and design coordination on cladding and remediation projects.
• Work closely with design consultants, façade engineers, and internal teams to develop buildable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
• Review and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, ensuring alignment with project requirements and building regulations.
• Provide technical input during tenders, including product selection, construction details, and sequencing.
• Coordinate and manage submissions, mock-ups, and technical approvals from consultants and clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building regulations, fire safety requirements (e.g., PAS 9980, EWS1), and industry best practices for façade remediation.
• Support pre-construction and estimating teams with technical insight and risk assessments.
• Liaise with project delivery teams to ensure continuity and clarity between design intent and construction.
• Drive technical innovation, value engineering, and quality assurance initiatives.

Essential experience

• Good operating knowledge of the development / technical design process
• Proven knowledge of detailed design for residential schemes utilising different forms of construction – including reinforced concrete frame, steel frame and timber frame.
• Understanding of FRAS & FRA

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• Health care
• Pension

Don't meet all of the above requirements?

Chandler & Neal are committed to championing inclusive and diverse recruitment, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why us?

As well as championing inclusive and diverse recruitment we also give 10% of all invoices to our partner charities. We thank both our candidates and clients for supporting us to make a difference to those impacted by these charities.

We welcome feedback on our processes.