Job Description
Technical Team Manager
Ipswich
£55,000 - £60,000 + annual bonus and excellent benefits package
Hybrid working following probation, 3 days office
Join a market‑leading employer with a true people‑first culture
Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for technical excellence?
Do you thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas genuinely matter?
We’re working with a leading business to recruit a Technical Team Manager for their high‑performing Technical Services Department in Ipswich.
This is the perfect role for someone who loves leading teams, driving standards, and delivering exceptional technical service, all within a business known for world‑class development, well-being and culture.
What you’ll be doing
As the Technical Team Manager, you’ll lead and develop a large, talented technical department:
* Managing day‑to‑day operations across the Technical Services team
* Coaching, guiding, mentoring and developing potential within your team
* Leading Managers, Supervisors and Coordinators to deliver consistent, high‑quality service
* Driving performance and continuous improvement across the department
* Overseeing the production of specifications, reports, calculations and drawings
* Supporting with installation queries, guarantees and technical escalations
* Collaborating closely with Standards & Compliance, IT, HR and the wider commercial teams
* Ensuring technical standards, codes of practice and company processes are applied and delivered consistently
* Nurturing a positive, inclusive team culture based on empathy, trust and development
This is a role with real influence, visibility and purpose.
We’re looking for someone who is:
* An experienced technical leader managing large teams
* Strong in communication, relationship building and influencing at all levels
* Highly organised with excellent problem‑solving skills
* Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and able to create a supportive and high‑performing team culture
* Technically confident with building envelope or construction, roofing knowledge would be the icing on the cake.
* Forward‑thinking, proactive and eager to develop further
If you’ve managed senior technical teams and love helping people grow, you’ll thrive here.
At polkadotfrog, we are dedicated to ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction. We value inclusivity and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments, whether for accessibility or information in an alternative format.
Our Specialist Consultants bring expertise, passion, and dedication to delivering a professional, personalised and quality service. Our mission is simple, to create positive relationships with all our clients and job seekers. To be known for honesty, being upfront and thoughtful to those hiring and those looking for a new job.