Technical Team Manager

Technical Team Manager Full time: Permanent Location: Ipswich, Suffolk HD Tech are partnering with a leading manufacturer in the construction materials sector to recruit a Technical Team Manager. Reporting to the Head of Technical, this role will lead the Technical Services Team, ensuring high standards of technical support, service quality, team performance, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities * Lead the day-to-day operations of the Technical Services Team. * Manage, coach, and develop Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, and wider technical staff. * Drive team performance, efficiency, and KPI delivery. * Oversee the production of technical specifications, reports, calculations, and drawings. * Ensure technical standards, processes, and industry codes are followed. * Support with complex technical issues, complaints, guarantee matters, and risk mitigation. * Work closely with Compliance, HR, IT, Sales, and Technical Development teams. * Identify opportunities for process improvement and continuous development. * Help maintain strong working relationships across the business and with external stakeholders. What We’re Looking For * Strong leadership experience managing larger teams in a technical services environment. * Solid technical knowledge, ideally within construction, building envelope, roofing, or building products. * Experience improving processes, managing performance, and leading change. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Organised, proactive, and able to make sound decisions under pressure. * Emotionally intelligent leader who can build trust and develop teams. Desirable * Knowledge of building & construction Salary on offer £55,000 - £60,000 Depending on experience Annual 10% of salary company bonus Relocation package- £8,000 tax-free for (depending on circumstances/criteria) to support any successful candidates who do not live within an hour the head office, in order to relocate to them. Summary This is a great opportunity for a senior technical leader with strong management capability and technical credibility to join a successful and people-focused business