1,157 Technical Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

The Technical Manager vacancy is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to develop their career working with a leading manufacturer of construction products. The position offers opportunities for training and career development.

The position would suit an experienced or aspiring technical / quality manager with a strong process and quality-driven skill background acquired within the construction products sector, with a focus upon materials testing and development e.g. any one of the following backgrounds - quarrying, ceramics, concrete, bricks, aggregates, sand, cement, admixtures, asphalt, ready-mix, foundry, materials sciences etc.

The Technical Manager will be responsible for all technical support covering customer, sales, production, and supplier requirements close to the Mansfield area. The role being based between the quarry and laboratory operations. With the position you will manage a small team of Laboratory Technicians, responsible for testing raw materials ensuring they meet British standards.

Within the position of Technical / Quality Manager you will ensure that quality and company standards are met, and develop, implement, and maintain the company management system to ISO9001.

What's on offer for the Technical Manager:
- Salary: Circa 50,000 per annum - potentially negotiable
- Competitive Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Personal development and training opportunities.
- Attractive annual bonus

Key responsibilities of Technical Manager:
- To implement and maintain the requirements of the Quality Management System ISO9001
- Designing quality standards, procedures and specifications
- Quality Assurance - Producing and Maintaining Company Quality Policy
- Communicating with customers and suppliers to ensure that qualitycompany standards are met.
- Carrying out Internal Audits to ISO9001 requirements.
- Producing and Maintaining Company Declaration of Performances and UKCA mark.
- Maintaining Customer and British standards and implementing changes
- Customer Service, Maintaining and Reviewing Customer Complaint procedures, dealing with complaints and assisting Reps.
- Management of the laboratory and four technicians, ensuring the lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
- Testing of customers existing materials and incoming materials to meet company requirements and R&D
- Producing Laboratory Analysis Reports of Customers existing materials.
- Producing and Maintaining Company Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets
- Identify and plan actions to address Risk and Opportunities and non-conformities and corrective action.

What you need to apply for the Technical Manager:
- Experience of testing raw materials utilised within the construction products sector
- Leadership experience within a similar capacity/position - to coach and mentor an existing team
- Knowledge of internal and external audit processes in line with ISO requirements and standards, e.g. ISO 9001
- Strong analytical skills

If you have the skills and experience, please apply now!

A leading residential developer is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to take ownership of the design and technical delivery on a landmark regeneration scheme in South West London.

The Role:

As Technical Manager, you'll take a lead role in managing the design process across a 600-unit RC frame residential development, ensuring timely delivery of information and resolving complex technical challenges. You will coordinate consultants, drive buildability, de-risk the programme and ensure full compliance across all technical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate design teams and consultants
• Oversee the production, review and approval of technical information
• Manage statutory approvals and compliance requirements
• Drive value engineering and buildability solutions
• Support pre-construction activities ahead of SOS in 2027
• Liaise with commercial, construction and planning teams throughout delivery

Package Includes:

• Salary up to 75,000
• 5,000 car allowance
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday

If you're an experienced Technical Manager with a background in large-scale residential or mixed-use schemes and want to lead on a high-profile development, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Technical Manager / Estimator

I am seeking a highly skilled Technical Manager / Estimator with a strong engineering background to join a growing Fabrication SME based in Chippenham. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every team member makes a tangible impact. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will combine your technical expertise with commercial awareness to manage customer enquiries, oversee workflow in the Production Office, and ensure projects are costed, planned, and delivered to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of customer quotation requests, from interpreting engineering drawings through to producing accurate costings and proposals.

• Utilise SolidWorks to review, verify, and create technical drawings.

• Build detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and source materials, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable lead times.

• Coordinate workflow within the Production Office, balancing priorities to meet customer deadlines.

• Support and mentor team members, helping to build capability within a small but highly effective team.

What We're Looking For

• A solid engineering background (mechanical, manufacturing, or related discipline).

• Experience working in an SME environment

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with ERP systems (Sage or similar).

• Exceptional attention to detail when working with technical drawings, quotations, and costings.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining high standards.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, comfortable engaging with customers and suppliers.

• Knowledge of quality management and compliance standards in engineering/manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a close-knit SME where your engineering expertise has real influence.

• Work on a variety of technically challenging and rewarding projects.

• Develop both technically and professionally with training and career growth opportunities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package in a supportive team environment.

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Peterlee

Salary: £70k - £80k per annum DOE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

ABT is entering a major growth phase, delivering multiple new OEM programmes through a structured NPI process. We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop our multi-discipline engineering department.

Working within the Senior Management Team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in translating strategy into execution. You will manage and mentor a team of 10 engineers (covering firmware, design, test, and apprentices), ensuring alignment across functions and driving excellence in product development.

We are looking for a proactive and visionary leader with a strong background in engineering management and a track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will bring a structured approach, excellent technical and leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaboration across departments.

Your mission will be to establish a library of reusable firmware, test, and design modules to accelerate delivery, embed best practice within the NPI process, and champion continuous improvement. You will be a strategic thinker and effective communicator who can balance hands-on technical understanding with the leadership required to scale a high-performing engineering team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The below list is not exhaustive, but the main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Lead and develop a team of firmware engineers, design engineers, test engineers, and apprentices.
• Deliver NPI projects on time, in scope, and to Tier-1 quality standards.
• Establish and maintain reusable design, test, and firmware modules to streamline future programmes.
• Drive process maturity in DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and traceability through IFS.
• Partner with NPI Project Managers to align resources, budgets, and milestones.
• Ensure technical governance across disciplines (firmware, hardware, design, test).
• Represent engineering on the Senior Management Team, influencing company strategy.
• Embed structured planning, problem solving, and root-cause analysis across the department.
• Maintain compliance with relevant standards (IEC 62619, UN38.3, UL, ISO 9001/13485).
• Champion ABT's 4Ts: Transparency, Traceability, Test = Trust.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:

The successful candidate will demonstrate a combination of the following:

• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Track record of delivering complex products through structured NPI processes.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with tools such as Altium and LabVIEW, or proven ability to manage teams using them.
• Clear communication skills with ability to work closely with senior executives.
• Knowledge of regulated industries (industrial, medical, aerospace, robotics, e-mobility) desirable.
• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering, electronics, or related discipline.

What we offer:

• Senior leadership position with strategic influence.
• Opportunity to shape ABT's engineering capability and deliver high-impact OEM projects.
• Competitive package including bonus, pension, and career development opportunities.
• Work on programmes where reliability, compliance, and performance are critical.

Additional Notes

Please note that we kindly ask recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy. Any unsolicited CVs submitted will be considered a free-of-charge submission, and no agency fees will apply.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Manager, Engineering Manager, Development Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Product Development Manager, R&D Manager, Director of Technology, Systems Manager, Technical Program Manager, Lead Engineer, Solutions Architect Manager, Data Science Manager, Cloud Engineering Manager, Security Manager, Technical Services Manager, Technical Operations Manager, Technical Team Lead. will also be considered for this role.

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting an Engineering/Technical Manager on behalf of a longstanding civil engineering contractor to work on various projects across the North East.

The role itself would suit a Senior Engineer from an Earthworks background, looking to take a step up into a management position, or somebody in a similar role looking to make a move to a new buisness.

Role Overview
This position offers an even split between office-based and site-based responsibilities, providing a dynamic mix of strategic planning and hands-on technical oversight. You will play a key role in supporting the Contracts Management team with ground modelling, volume calculations, and engineering analysis, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Office-based responsibilities:

• Oversee the coordination of engineering inputs across a range of projects
• Analyse technical documents to assess potential challenges and opportunities
• Produce ground models and carry out volume assessments
• Contribute to the preparation of pricing strategies, tenders, and cost estimates
• Plan and allocate engineering resources while assisting in the development of RAMS documentation

Site-based responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the technical aspects of earthworks activities on site
• Foster effective collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and project teams
• Uphold strict adherence to design specifications, quality benchmarks, and safety protocols
• Track on-site progress, identifying issues early and providing clear, timely updates

Required experience:

• Proven experience in civil engineering and earthworks
• Strong technical analysis and ground modelling expertise
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to mentor junior engineers

On offer is a salary from £55,000 (depending on experience) plus an attractive benefits package inclusive of company car, pension, private healthcare

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf our client. 

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment

Technical Manager

Location: Exeter Area (occasional travel to West Sussex)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Company:
Our client is a leading manufacturer of premium food products with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead all technical, quality, and food safety activities across their Exeter site and provide technical oversight to their sister site in West Sussex.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across both sites. You will lead and develop the Technical teams, drive continuous improvement, and act as a key liaison between production, customers, and senior management.

This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded technical professional who can balance compliance with practical solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Technical teams across both sites, driving high performance and accountability.
• Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and manage all internal and external audits (including BRC), ensuring full compliance and accreditation maintenance.
• Ensure robust systems for private label compliance, customer specifications, and supplier approval.
• Partner with Operations to resolve production issues with practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Own and continually improve the Group Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead HACCP activities, ensuring up-to-date and effectively implemented plans.
• Manage non-conformances and complaint investigations, identifying and eliminating root causes.
• Support NPD projects with technical sign-off for both branded and private label products.
• Represent the business during customer visits, site audits, and Board updates.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a senior technical or quality role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and retailer compliance requirements.
• Hands-on understanding of factory operations and real-time problem solving.
• Experience with private label and customer audits.
• Minimum Level 3 HACCP & Food Safety qualification (Level 4 preferred).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Calm, decisive, and pragmatic approach under pressure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Technical Manager who wants to make a tangible impact in a growing, high-quality food manufacturing business.

**Technical Manager - Hertfordshire**
Due to some growth in the business, a privately owned bespoke developer are looking to take on a Technical Manager. A great opportunity for someone with strong leadership, deep technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex residential developments. In this role, you will work autonomously and have the opportunity to lead and grow your own team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate design consultants and technical approvals
• Lead CDM and design meetings, ensuring programme delivery
• Oversee production and quality of technical drawings and information
• Liaise with site, commercial and land teams to support project delivery
• Ensure compliance with planning, building regs, NHBC, S106, etc.

Competitive salary circa 70,000 - 80,000 plus benefits.

Technical Manager | Royston | Residential Developer

An outstanding opportunity for a Technical Manager to join a new established developer working in the Northern Homes Counties. The Technical Manager will be joining from day 1, working on traditional build housing schemes from 50-100 units. The role will be reporting into the Construction Director overseeing 4 sites to begin with.

There is unrivalled growth in the business along with growing a team around you.

A salary circa 70,000 - 80,000 + car allowance, bonus, healthcare, pension, life insurance etc etc.

The role:

• Conduct value engineering reviews to ensure buildability.

• Complete all HSE documentation in line with company policy.

• Follow company site process lifecycle.

• Fulfil Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

• Manage required surveys, reports, and associated approvals from design to completion.

• Obtain and administer consultant fee proposals and appointment documents.

• Oversee consultants producing civil engineering designs and legal plans.

• Manage design submissions and secure S104, S38, and S278 approvals.

• Finalize legal agreements promptly following approvals.

• Coordinate utility designs and ensure timely completion of legal agreements.

• Manage street naming, plot lists, and internal/external distribution.

• Support creation of sales brochures and attend legal/sales handover meetings.

• Provide data for Housing Association contracts and attend progress meetings.

• Oversee production of working drawings and supplier coordination for tender and construction packs.

• Conduct monthly site visits and technical progress reports.

The ideal candidate will have a strong residential background having worked for a developers.

Please forward your CV for an immediate response.

Technical Manager - MSP Services

Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to join a well-established Managed Services Provider (MSP) based in Birmingham.

Reporting to the Operations Lead, the Technical Manager will oversee both the Technical Support and Technical Projects teams, driving service delivery, operational excellence, and client satisfaction.

This is a key leadership position for someone with a strong MSP background who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with team management and strategic input.

The Role

As the Technical Manager , you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Technical Support and Technical Projects teams.
• Act as the senior technical escalation point for complex IT issues.
• Manage team workloads and ensure SLAs and project deadlines are met.
• Drive operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong client relationships and represent the technical team in meetings.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, and Account Management to align service delivery with business goals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of internal processes, tools, and service standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a Technical Manager, IT Manager, or similar leadership role within a Managed Services Provider (MSP).
• Strong technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, virtualisation, and RMM/PSA tools.
• Experience managing or overseeing an IT support desk and/or technical project team.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Demonstrable experience improving operational processes and service efficiency.

Desirable Skills

• ITIL, PRINCE2, or other management/technical certifications.
• Experience with ConnectWise, Autotask, or similar MSP software.
• Awareness of cybersecurity best practices within managed service environments.

If you're an experienced Technical Manager looking to take ownership of technical operations and help drive growth and efficiency within a successful MSP, we'd love to hear from you.