Technical Manager
Sector: Architectural Aluminium / Façades / Building Envelope
Level: Mid-Senior Management
Salary Range: up to £65,000 basic salary + bonus + benefits
Location: West Midlands / Birmingham region
Remote/On-Site: Hybrid – primarily office-based with flexibility for 1–2 days WFH
About the company:
A leading international business within the architectural aluminium and façade systems sector is collaborating with a retained recruitment partner, and we are currently seeking a Technical Services Manager to join their growing UK operation. The position will be focused on leading a technical services function, supporting customers and projects across façade, curtain walling and aluminium systems applications, while managing a small technical team and remaining hands-on with project support and technical coordination.
Employment Type: Full Time
About the Job
A leading specialist within the façade and aluminium systems market is collaborating with a retained recruitment partner, and we are currently seeking a Technical Services Manager to join their growing UK team.
The position will be focused on:
* Managing and developing a small technical services team
* Providing technical support to customers and internal stakeholders
* Supporting façade and aluminium systems projects
* Reviewing technical drawings and project details
* Assisting with bespoke and technically challenging applications
* Supporting commercial and operational teams with technical expertise
This role would suit individuals from a variety of related sectors including:
* Aluminium system suppliers
* Façade contractors
* Curtain walling specialists
* Architectural glazing businesses
* Façade consultancies
* Specialist subcontractors
* Building envelope consultancies
Key Responsibilities:
• Managing and mentoring a technical services team
• Providing technical support across façade and aluminium systems projects
• Reviewing and preparing technical drawings, schedules and details
• Supporting customers, fabricators, contractors and architects with technical guidance
• Assisting with bespoke façade applications and complex technical queries
• Coordinating with commercial, operational and design teams
• Attending customer meetings, technical reviews and project discussions
• Supporting compliance, technical standards and best practice initiatives
• Working closely with internal departments to ensure successful project support and delivery
Qualifications:
• Minimum 5+ years of experience within façade, curtain walling, architectural aluminium or building envelope sectors
• Previous experience within technical support, design management or technical services functions
• Strong understanding of curtain walling, façade or aluminium systems
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Previous customer-facing technical experience
• Team leadership or management experience preferred
• Revit / BIM experience advantageous
• Experience working for a systems house or façade specialist beneficial
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings and project support