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Construction & technical manager in Orpington

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Job Description

We’re hiring | Construction & Technical Manager (Client-Side)

Location: Reading, UK

We’re looking for a Construction & Technical Manager to join our UK team and take ownership of construction delivery across refurbishment-led residential projects.

This is a hands-on, client-side role focused on managing contractors, site execution, and build delivery, supported by strong technical and compliance coordination.

You’ll be working in a lean team, closely alongside the Business Development Manager and Director, with real ownership over how projects are delivered on site.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing contractors from mobilisation through completion

Maintaining regular site presence to control quality, programme, and buildability

Coordinating technical design, building regulations, and compliance

Leading contractor tendering and cost control with QS support

Managing variations, snagging, and handover

What we’re looking for:

6–10+ years’ experience in construction delivery / project management

Strong refurbishment or fit-out background

Comfortable operating between site and technical coordination

Confident managing contractors, consultants, and QSs

Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management

Projects: Refurbishment-led residential schemes (up to £2m construction value)

Location: Reading, UK

Salary: £60,000 + performance-based upside

If you enjoy running projects on site, solving delivery challenges, and working closely with decision-makers in a small, high-accountability team — we’d love to hear from you.

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Construction & technical manager in Orpington

Orpington, UK
Full time

Published on 02/12/2026

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