Senior Technical Manager -Director Designate

Due to retirement, we are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager – Director Designate to join our established façade business in the North West.

This is a senior leadership position with a clear pathway to Director for the right individual. The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the technical function, supporting pre-construction activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the in-house draughting team

* Provide technical oversight during both pre-construction and project delivery phases

* Take responsibility for Gateway 2 compliance commitments, working alongside allocated project designer

* Provide technical input and support to estimating and sales teams during tender stages if required

* Contribute to LDG’s Pre-Construction Service by advising on design and specification matters to clients and the commercial team

* Attend client and design team meetings on complex projects

* Assist with technical site issues that may arise at installation stage

* Maintain high technical standards across all projects

* Contribute to the long-term development of the company with other senior team members

Experience Required

* 10 + years’ experience within the façade industry

* Strong knowledge of:

* Unitised curtain walling

* Stick curtain walling

* Windows and doors

* Cladding systems (desirable)

* Experience leading and developing technical or design teams

* Good understanding of UK building regulations and Gateway processes

Personal Attributes

* Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability

* Clear and confident communicator

* Strong leadership and team development skills

* High attention to detail

* Sound understanding of technical risk and compliance

* Commercially aware and capable of supporting business growth

What We Offer

* A senior position within an established façade company that s been trading in excess of 36 years

* Clear progression to Director level

* Opportunity to influence technical standards and company direction

* Competitive salary

* Continued Personal Development

Applicants preferably from the North West and West Yorkshire Areas and have an extensive facade background