Technical Manager

Technical Partners; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the façade sector is seeking a Technical Manager to manage glazing and cladding projects. This hybrid role requires strong communication and leadership abilities, alongside proven experience in the façade sector. You will be responsible for technical delivery, managing stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £55k-£65k based on experience and opportunities for professional development in a growing firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the glazing and cladding/facade sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of facade systems and materials.
• Experience in managing technical aspects of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery of glazing and cladding packages.
• Review and approve technical drawings and specifications.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for projects.

Skills

Glazing experience

Cladding experience

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Overview

Our client is a well‑established specialist contractor operating within the façade sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Technical Manager with strong glazing and cladding experience to join their technical team.

This role is open to experienced Technical Managers, Senior Engineers, or Technical Leads who are ready to step up into a management position and take ownership of complex façade packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the technical delivery of glazing and cladding packages from tender through to completion
• Review, coordinate, and approve technical drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Act as the main technical point of contact between internal teams, clients, architects, consultants, and suppliers
• Ensure designs comply with current building regulations, industry standards, and project requirements
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and junior team members
• Support value engineering and problem‑solving throughout the project lifecycle
• Attend design team meetings and site meetings as required
• Ensure technical risks are identified and mitigated early

Requirements

• Proven experience within the glazing and cladding / façade sector
• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems, materials, and interfaces
• Experience managing or leading technical aspects of construction projects
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment (2-3 days in the office)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Technical role
• Candidates currently in a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead role looking to step up are strongly encouraged to apply

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55k-£65k, depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on high‑quality, technically challenging façade projects
• Clear progression and development within a growing business