Overview
Technical Support Manager - Construction / Consultancy – Warminster
Salary: £52,000 + Car Allowance £5,740 + 22% Pension + 44 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working + Career Development + £300 Wellness Allowance.
Join a not-for-profit organisation with over 50 years in procurement and construction. Known for its people-first culture, professional development, and work–life balance, the organisation supports public sector clients with high-quality, value-driven construction and consultancy solutions across the Southwest.
In this Southwest-based role, you’ll act as the technical link between public sector clients and appointed contractors (ApCos), ensuring projects are delivered to high technical standards. You’ll handle site visits, project troubleshooting, dispute resolution, and support tender evaluations, technical audits, and stakeholder engagement. Weekly travel across the region is essential, with one fixed office day every Monday at the Kenford office near Exeter.
The role offers genuine variety, opportunities to grow your technical and professional skills, and the satisfaction of shaping projects on a wider social scale.
The Role
* Act as a technical advisor and liaison between public sector clients and contractors
* Ensure awarded construction projects run smoothly and meet compliance standards
* Provide dispute resolution support to keep projects on track
* Attend 2-3 meetings per week with clients and contractors (ApCos) across the Southwest
* Conduct regular site visits and troubleshoot technical or delivery issues
* Participate in tender evaluations, framework support, and technical audits
* Represent the organisation at client meetings, industry events, and internal team days
* Attend the Exeter office every Monday for team collaboration
The Person / Qualifications
* Technical background in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Project Management
* Public sector experience preferred (local authorities, public buildings, housing is a bonus)
* Strong understanding of RIBA stages and construction lifecycles
* Confident managing risk, compliance, and dispute resolution
* Experience working with procurement frameworks and technical specifications
* Professional, well-presented, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders
* Self-managed and comfortable handling a hybrid, field-based schedule
* Based in or near the Southwest and able to travel regularly across the region
* Able to attend the Exeter office every Monday
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will depend on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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