Technical Support Manager - Construction/Consultancy

Rise Technical Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy organization is seeking a Technical Support Manager in Wales to act as a key technical link between public sector clients and contractors. The role involves site visits, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance on awarded projects. The ideal candidate should have a background in construction and experience with public sector bodies. Attractive package includes a salary of £52,000 plus benefits and hybrid working.

Benefits

Car Allowance

22% Pension

44 Days Holiday

Career Development

£300 Wellness Allowance

Qualifications

• Technical background in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Project Management.
• Experience with public sector bodies preferred.
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages and construction lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key technical link between public sector clients and contractors.
• Handle site visits, project troubleshooting, and dispute resolution.
• Ensure awarded construction projects run smoothly and meet compliance standards.

Skills

Building Surveying

Construction Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Dispute Resolution

Technical Specifications

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

Overview

Technical Support Manager - Construction / Consultancy — Wales region. Salary: £52,000 + Car Allowance £5,740 + 22% Pension + 44 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working + Career Development + £300 Wellness Allowance.

Are you currently working in a technical construction role such as building surveying, contract management, project management, or asset management? Would you like to step away from day-to-day project delivery into a respected consultancy role where you can become a go-to advisor, work across a wide range of impactful projects, and enjoy true autonomy and flexibility?

About the employer

This not-for-profit organisation has been setting the standard in procurement and construction for over 50 years and has been operating in Wales since 2015, where it has become a recognised and trusted brand across the region. Known for their exceptional culture, they are a people-first business that empowers staff, promotes from within, and offers an unbeatable work-life balance. With Gold Standard accreditation in Constructing Excellence, they work closely with local authorities, housing associations, and public bodies to deliver high-quality, value-driven construction and consultancy solutions that make a tangible difference to communities across Wales and the wider public sector.

Role and responsibilities

• In this Wales-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 Wales is essential, as is a fixed office day every Wednesday in Cardiff.
• Responsibilities include ensuring awarded construction projects run smoothly and meet compliance standards, providing dispute resolution support, and representing the organisation at client meetings, industry events, and internal team days.
• Attend 2-3 meetings per week with clients and contractors (ApCos) across Wales.

The ideal candidate

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