Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000

Sector: Renewables / Electrical / M&E

The Role

We're supporting a growing and well-backed business within the renewables and technical building services space in the search for a Technical Manager to lead technical delivery across a regional patch.

This is a key position within the business, acting as the link between design, operations and on-site delivery. You'll take ownership of technical standards, compliance and overall quality across projects, ensuring everything is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

The role will suit someone who is both technically strong and commercially aware, capable of supporting projects from design and DNO application through to installation, commissioning and handover, while also driving improvements across processes and team capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead across the region, ensuring consistency, quality and compliance
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning and handover
• Provide technical escalation support for complex issues and faults
• Review and improve installation standards and operational processes
• Carry out technical audits, compliance checks and site reviews
• Produce and review technical drawings and system designs (CAD, H2X, Open Solar)
• Support pre-construction, sales and bid teams with technical input
• Deliver technical training and mentoring to engineers and regional teams
• Liaise with operations to ensure projects are commercially viable and deliverable
• Manage DNO applications and grid connections
• Maintain relationships with manufacturers and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, industry standards and health & safety
• Drive continuous improvement across technical delivery and performance

What They're Looking For

• Background within electrical, renewables or M&E environments
• Experience in a senior technical or leadership role
• Strong understanding of Solar PV, battery storage or related technologies
• Experience with system design, specifications and DNO processes
• Comfortable working across office, site and client-facing environments
• Experience with CAD and design software platforms
• Commercial awareness with the ability to support project viability and delivery

Why This Role

• Opportunity to take ownership of technical standards across a growing region
• Strong pipeline of work within renewables and building services
• Blend of hands-on technical input and strategic influence
• Clear progression into senior technical or operational leadership roles