Technical Manager

Location: Manchester
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Bell Building Projects (BBP) is a growing construction company delivering refurbishment, facade replacement, fire remediation and new-build projects across the UK.

We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built, but even more proud of the people behind it. Our continued growth has created a strong pipeline of work, giving our teams long-term job security, opportunities to develop their careers and the chance to work on a wide variety of projects.

We believe in investing in our people, recognising good performance and creating an environment where everyone is trusted, supported and encouraged to progress. Whether you’re joining us on site or in one of our offices, you’ll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration and doing things the right way.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join our Manchester team and lead the technical delivery of our design function.

This is a senior position, responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight across multiple projects, primarily within cladding remediation, facade replacement, industrial new-build and refurbishment.

Working closely with our Design Managers, project teams, external consultants and senior management, you will be responsible for ensuring designs are technically sound, compliant, coordinated and deliverable.

You will play a key role in reviewing and challenging design submissions, resolving complex technical issues and driving consistency and quality across the design process.

• Providing technical leadership, guidance and support to the Design Management team across multiple projects.
• Reviewing and critically assessing design submissions, drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure accuracy, compliance and buildability.
• Overseeing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring technical requirements and programme deadlines are met.
• Identifying design risks, discrepancies and opportunities, challenging proposals and recommending practical solutions.
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant Building Regulations, British Standards, fire safety requirements and contractual obligations.
• Working closely with Design Managers to monitor design progress, resolve outstanding technical queries and ensure information is issued in line with project programmes.
• Leading technical discussions and design review meetings with internal teams, clients, architects, engineers and external consultants.
• Providing technical support to the Estimating, Commercial and Operational teams during tendering, pre-construction and project delivery.
• Reviewing the coordination of architectural, structural and specialist subcontractor designs to identify and resolve potential clashes or inconsistencies.
• Overseeing technical aspects of Building Safety Regulator submissions, Gateway requirements and Golden Thread documentation where applicable.
• Supporting the development and implementation of consistent design management procedures, quality standards and best practices across the business.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to Design Managers, supporting their technical development and helping to improve overall team performance.
• Attending site visits and inspections where required to review technical issues and support project delivery.

• Significant experience in a senior technical or design management role within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor.
• Strong technical background in facade systems, cladding, external wall systems or structural design.
• Proven ability to lead technical design reviews, challenge consultant submissions and resolve complex design issues.
• Experience…