Technical Manager, West Midlands

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