Role Title: Technical Manager – Facades

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

 

Role Overview

The Technical Manager will play a key role in overseeing and delivering building safety remediation

projects, with a particular focus on façade systems and passive fire protection. This role involves

providing technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with current regulations, and

supporting the successful delivery of remediation works from design through to completion.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on building safety remediation projects, particularly

façade and passive fire protection works.

• Review and assess existing building designs, specifications, and site conditions to identify

compliance gaps and remediation requirements.

• Oversee the development of technical solutions, ensuring alignment with current legislation,

industry standards, and best practice.

• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure effective

communication and coordination.

• Support the design process, including reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical

submissions.

• Ensure all works comply with relevant building regulations, fire safety standards, and quality

requirements.

• Monitor project progress from a technical perspective, identifying risks and implementing

mitigation strategies.

• Provide technical input into project planning, procurement, and delivery phases.

• Assist in resolving on-site technical issues and provide guidance to ensure works are completed

safely and efficiently.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation and reports throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Systems & Tools

• Proficient use of MS Office and common project/document management systems.

• Familiarity with technical drawing software and digital collaboration tools is advantageous.

 

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a Technical Manager, Design Manager, or similar role within construction

or building remediation.

• Strong background in façade systems, cladding remediation, or passive fire protection is highly

desirable.

• Good understanding of current building regulations, fire safety legislation, and compliance

requirements.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and reports.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.

• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

 

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on building safety remediation or compliance-driven projects.

• Knowledge of materials and systems used in façade and fire protection works.

• Relevant professional qualifications in construction, engineering, or a related field.