Technical manager

Copia Global; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Copia Global is seeking a Technical Manager to provide technical leadership across a specialist work at height and fall protection business in Liverpool. The role blends hybrid working with office collaboration and site visits nationwide, reporting to the Head of Operations.

You will be the main technical contact from design through inspection, ensuring safe, compliant solutions for customers. The ideal candidate has at least five years in work at height or façade access, strong grounding in

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in work at height, fall protection or façade access.
• Strong understanding of fall protection design principles for permanent and temporary systems.
• Experience with system technical files, inspections and certification processes.
• Knowledge of UK legislation and standards referenced (e.g., BS 7883, LOLER).
• Proficient CAD capability and MS Office suite; valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical advice on fall protection, façade access and safe access systems.
• Review and approve technical designs, methodologies and engineering proposals.
• Develop compliant solutions for bespoke and complex projects.
• Interpret legislation and standards, keep teams informed of changes.
• Support project managers and installation teams with site visits.
• Provide guidance on inspections, testing and certification; develop remediation proposals.
• Produce and review System Technical Files and Examination Schemes.
• Attend client meetings, conduct technical surveys and review tender specs.
• Liaise with structural engineers, architects, contractors and consultants.
• Support product development, ISO audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Work at height

Fall protection

Façade access

CAD

Microsoft Office

Engineering calculations

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Engineering degree / HNC / HND

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

# **Technical manager**Liverpool, ENG Full Time 60k/year - 70k/yearWe are recruiting a Technical Manager to provide technical leadership across a specialist work at height and fall protection business. The role offers a mix of home working, office collaboration in the Liverpool area and visits to customer sites nationwide.Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will work closely with Installation, Compliance, Design and Sales teams, helping deliver safe, compliant and practical solutions. You will be the main point of contact for technical advice, supporting colleagues and clients from initial design through to installation and inspection.**The role**Your responsibilities will include:* Leading technical advice on fall protection, façade access and safe access systems.* Reviewing and approving technical designs, methodologies and engineering proposals.* Developing compliant solutions for bespoke and complex projects.* Interpreting relevant legislation, British Standards and industry guidance, and keeping teams informed of changes.* Supporting project managers and installation teams, including site visits to resolve technical issues.* Providing guidance on inspections, testing and certification, and developing remediation proposals for non-compliant systems.* Producing and reviewing System Technical Files and Examination Schemes.* Attending client meetings, undertaking technical surveys and reviewing specifications and tender documents.* Liaising with structural engineers, architects, contractors and consultants.* Supporting product development, internal training, ISO audits and continuous improvement.**About you**You will bring:* At least five years’ experience in the work at height, fall protection or façade access industry.* A strong understanding of fall protection design principles and permanent and temporary systems.* Working knowledge of relevant standards, including BS 7883, BS 8610, BS EN 795, BS EN ISO 14122, BS 4211, BS EN 353 and BS EN 365.* Knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, CDM Regulations 2015 and LOLER.* Experience with System Technical Files and CAD.* Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.* GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.* Eligibility to work in the UK.A NEBOSH qualification, a degree or HNC/HND in Engineering or a related discipline, experience producing engineering calculations, or experience in product development and testing would be advantageous.**Why apply?**This is an opportunity to combine hybrid working with a varied technical leadership role. You will work closely with senior management, influence technical practice across the business and help develop colleagues while supporting projects throughout the UK.