Technical Manager

Technical Manager - Pre-Construction

Location - Stockport

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an established and growing business operating within the construction and building envelope sector, delivering technically complex solutions to major contractors, developers and clients across the UK.

The business has built a strong reputation for quality, technical expertise and delivering specialist solutions across areas including doors, windows, curtain walling, cladding, roofing and façades.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded construction professional who enjoys working with detailed information, drawings and specifications and wants to play a key role during the pre-construction stage of projects.

The Role

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Manager to join their office-based team.

The role will sit between the client and design functions, ensuring complex enquiry information is fully understood, technically assessed and translated into clear requirements for the design and delivery teams.

You will spend a significant amount of time reviewing architectural drawings, technical specifications and CAD information, so the ability to work through detailed technical documentation with a high level of accuracy is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing architectural and technical drawings

Analysing detailed enquiry information and project requirements

Translating complex technical information into clear and concise requirements

Acting as the interface between clients, customers and the internal design team

Reviewing technical specifications and identifying key project requirements

Reviewing CAD files and detailed drawing packages

Identifying technical issues, inconsistencies and potential design considerations

Supporting the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to design development

Working closely with design, estimating and commercial teams

Attending client meetings and providing technical input where required

Communicating technical requirements clearly to internal and external stakeholders

Ensuring technical information is accurate and complete before progressing projects

Managing and reviewing large volumes of technical documentation

Supporting the preparation of technical proposals and project information

Maintaining accurate records of drawings, specifications and technical requirements

Assisting with resolving technical queries during the pre-construction process

Ensuring information is communicated effectively between the client and design teams

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Technical Manager will ideally have:

Previous experience working within construction, building envelope, technical design or a related environment

Strong experience reviewing architectural drawings and technical information

Ability to interpret and understand detailed construction drawings

Experience working with CAD files and technical drawings

Strong understanding of technical specifications

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to process and retain large amounts of technical information

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confidence attending client meetings and communicating technical information

A proactive approach with the ability to work independently

A methodical and organised approach to work

Stable employment history

Comfortable working in an office-based environment

Strong IT skills and confidence working with technical documentation

Ideal Backgrounds

The business would consider candidates from a range of technical construction backgrounds, including:

Technical Sales

Technical Design

Design Manager

Technical Engineer

Technical Advisor

Technical Consultant

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