Technical Support Manager - Construction/Consultancy in City

Rise Technical Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy organization seeks a Technical Support Manager to act as the technical link between public sector clients and contractors across Wales. The role involves ensuring project compliance, managing site issues, and attending regular meetings. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction and experience with public sector bodies. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, with fixed office days in Cardiff.

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 working with or for public sector bodies is ideal.
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages and construction lifecycles.
• Confident in managing risk, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with procurement frameworks and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical link between clients and contractors.
• Ensure awarded projects run smoothly and meet compliance standards.
• Provide dispute resolution support to keep projects on track.
• Attend meetings with clients and contractors across Wales.
• Conduct regular site visits and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in tender evaluations and technical audits.

Skills

Technical background in Building Surveying

Experience with public sector bodies

Understanding of RIBA stages

Risk management skills

Experience in dispute resolution

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 organisation

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 overview

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

• Act as the technical link between public sector clients and contractors (ApCos).
• 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 across Wales.
• 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 Cardiff office every Wednesday for team collaboration.

Candidate profile

• Technical background in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Project Management.
• Experience working with or for public sector bodies (housing associations, local authorities) is ideal.
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages and construction lifecycles.
• Confident in managing 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 with a hybrid, field-based schedule.
• Based in Wales and able to travel regularly across the region.
• Able to attend the Cardiff office every Wednesday.