Technical Support Manager - Construction/Consultancy

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation is seeking a Technical Support Manager in Birmingham to act as a key link between public sector clients and contractors. Responsibilities include ensuring project compliance, conducting site visits, and resolving disputes, with a focus on supporting tender evaluations. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in construction and experience with public sector projects. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Wellness allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Project Management.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in managing risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor between public sector clients and contractors.
• Ensure projects meet compliance standards and run smoothly.
• Conduct regular site visits and resolve delivery issues.

Skills

Technical background in Building Surveying

Understanding of RIBA stages

Dispute resolution skills

Managing compliance

Experience with public sector projects

Job description

Overview

Technical Support Manager - Construction / Consultancy • Midlands region • £52,000 + Car Allowance £5,740 + 22% Pension + 44 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working + Career Development + £300 Wellness allowance

This not-for-profit organisation has been setting the standard in procurement and construction for over 50 years. Known for their exceptional culture, they're a people-first business empowering staff, promoting from within, and offering an unbeatable work-life balance. With Gold Standard accreditation in Constructing Excellence, they are committed to delivering high-quality, community-driven outcomes across the public sector.

In this Midlands-based role, you'll act as the key technical link between public sector clients and appointed contractors (ApCos), ensuring that projects are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards. You'll handle site visits, project troubleshooting, and dispute resolution, while also supporting tender evaluations, technical audits, and stakeholder engagement. Weekly travel across the region is essential, as is a fixed office day every Wednesday in Uxbridge.

Role

• Act as a technical advisor and liaison between public sector clients and contractors.
• Ensure awarded construction projects run smoothly and meet compliance standards.
• Provide dispute resolution support to keep projects on track.
• Attend 2-3 meetings per week with clients and contractors (ApCos) across the Midlands.
• Conduct regular site visits and troubleshoot technical or delivery issues.
• Participate in tender evaluations, framework support, and technical audits.
• Represent the organisation at client meetings, industry events, and internal team days.
• Attend the Uxbridge office every Wednesday for team collaboration.

Candidate Profile

• Technical background in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Construction Project Management.
• Ideally have experience working with or for public sector bodies (housing associations, local authorities).
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages and construction lifecycles.
• Confident in managing risk, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with procurement frameworks and technical specs.
• Professional, well-presented, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Self-managed and comfortable handling a hybrid field-based schedule.
• Based in the Midlands and able to travel regularly across the region.
• Able to attend the Uxbridge office every Wednesday.