Technical Manager

Skilled Careers; Hatfield Peverel; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer is seeking a Technical Manager based in Essex to oversee fire safety and façade remediation on London projects. You will bridge design, compliance, and delivery teams, ensuring all work meets regulatory standards. Essential qualifications include experience in technical management within fire safety, knowledge of building regulations, and excellent problem-solving skills. The role offers an office-based position with travel to London and flexible working arrangements, with a salary range of £75,000 to £85,000 plus a package.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Technical Manager, Design Manager or similar within fire safety or remediation.
• Deep understanding of fire safety and building regulations.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and remediation teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical oversight on fire safety, cladding, and remediation works.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and fire safety standards.
• Coordinate design information between consultants, contractors, and fire engineers.

Skills

Technical management

Fire safety regulations

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Design coordination

Tools

CDE platforms (Asite, Aconex, Viewpoint)

Job description

Overview

Technical Manager based in Essex (Office-Based with travel to London projects & 2 days working from home). Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + Package.

A leading developer is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee fire safety, façade remediation, and complex projects across London. Based from the Essex office, you will act as the key link between design, compliance, and delivery teams, ensuring all works meet regulatory and fire safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Compliance: Lead technical oversight on fire safety, cladding, façade and remediation works.
• Ensure full compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and relevant fire standards.
• Review specialist reports, surveys, design proposals, and engineering documentation.
• Maintain the Golden Thread of information and support production of Safety Case and handover files.
• Design Coordination: Coordinate design information between consultants, contractors, fire engineers and façade specialists.
• Review and approve design packages, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Support procurement through technical review of subcontractor bids and proposals.
• Chair technical and design coordination meetings.
• Project & Stakeholder Support: Work with project managers to ensure technical requirements align with programme and buildability.
• Provide solutions to on-site technical challenges and liaise with regulatory stakeholders.
• Support quality inspections, technical audits and compliance reviews.
• Manage design risks and oversee change control processes.

Experience & Skills Required

Essential

• Strong background as a Technical Manager, Design Manager or similar within fire safety or remediation.
• Deep understanding of fire safety, cladding systems, façade remediation and building regulations.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and remediation teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience on London-based remediation/refurbishment projects.
• Familiarity with CDE platforms (Asite, Aconex, Viewpoint).
• Professional memberships beneficial but not essential