Technical Manager

Thomas Gray; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Gray, a London-based specialist contractor, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead building envelope, recladding and refurbishment projects across Greater London. The role combines hybrid office work with site visits as required.

You will own Building Safety Regulator processes, Gateway submissions and technical compliance strategies, coordinating architects, facade engineers, fire consultants and design partners throughout remediation lifecycles, and ensuring documentation and

Qualifications

• Proven background as Technical Manager or Senior Technical Coordinator in UK contracting.
• Experience delivering facade, recladding or major refurbishment projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Gateway submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical coordination of envelope, recladding and refurbishment schemes in Greater London.
• Own BSR processes, Gateway 2 submissions and compliance strategies.
• Coordinate architects, facade engineers, fire consultants and design partners.
• Review and approve facade packages, construction details and fire safety specs.
• Establish Golden Thread documentation for HRB projects.
• Resolve site queries and ensure works align with approved designs.
• Oversee statutory approvals and Building Regulations sign-offs.
• Support commercial teams with package reviews and value engineering.

Skills

BSR submissions

Facade coordination

Building envelope knowledge

Stakeholder management

UK contracting experience

Recladding/remediation

Technical leadership

Job description

We are currently working on behalf of an established London-based specialist contractor that focuses on delivering high-profile recladding remediation works and complex refurbishment schemes.

With an expanding portfolio and increased project demand, they are looking to appoint an experienced Technical Manager from a contracting background who can operate autonomously to lead on Building Safety Regulator (BSR) works, Building Safety Act compliance and Gateway submissions.

The role offers flexible hybrid working alongside site visits across London as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical coordination and delivery of building envelope, recladding and refurbishment schemes across Greater London.
• Take full ownership of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) processes, leading on Gateway 2 applications and technical compliance strategies.
• Coordinate external architects, facade engineers, fire consultants and specialist design partners throughout the remediation lifecycle.
• Review, interrogate and approve technical facade packages, construction details and fire safety specifications.
• Establish and maintain Golden Thread documentation across all Higher-Risk Building (HRB) projects.
• Resolve technical site queries and liaise closely with construction and project delivery teams to ensure works comply with approved designs.
• Oversee statutory approvals, Building Regulations compliance and warranty provider sign-offs.
• Support commercial and procurement teams with package scope reviews, contractor queries and value engineering options.

About You

• Proven background operating as a Technical Manager or Senior Technical Coordinator within a UK contracting environment.
• Demonstrable experience delivering facade, recladding, building remediation or major refurbishment projects.
• In-depth practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Gateway 2 submissions and Building Safety Regulator processes.
• Sound technical understanding of building envelope design, fire performance standards and current UK Building Regulations.
• Confident communicator skilled at managing design consultants, engaging statutory bodies and supporting site delivery teams.