Technical Manager in Bristol

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering exceptional technical solutions for our customers? RRS is looking for a driven Technical Manager to join our growing Technical Team and help ensure every project is planned, costed and delivered to the highest standard. If you hold strong technical, analytical, and organisational skills - and are looking for your next challenge in the industry - they'd love to hear from you.

Working alongside the Technical Lead, you'll turn complex requirements into safe, efficient solutions while supporting the smooth delivery of our services. We're looking for someone who lives our core values: dependable, accountable, resourceful, adaptable and passionate about achieving great results. If you want to make a real impact in a forward-thinking business where your expertise truly matters, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

At Rapid Response Solutions Ltd, our vision is to serve as a trusted strategic partner, delivering responsive, reliable, and value-driven solutions that simplify complexity, optimise cost efficiency, and create lasting mutual success. We are a highly experienced provider of Machine Moving, Lifting, Storage, and Transport projects across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse proposals, specifications, drawings, and other documentation.
• Provide cost estimates for customer RFQs using standard company documentation and SimPRO software.
• Attend customer sites to fully understand project requirements.
• Compile tender documentation including technical methodologies, material schedules, method statements, risk assessments, safety information, and work programmes.
• Review drawings, documents, and emails to extract relevant project information.
• Obtain timely bids from subcontractors and vendors, ensuring accurate material specification and timelines.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
• Liaise effectively with clients and internal teams to clarify requirements and answer queries.
• Complete tender submissions within deadlines and company costing requirements.
• Work with Project Managers to prepare high-quality bids.
• Complete thorough and accurate survey reports, highlighting all site risks.
• Take precise measurements and utilise clear photographic evidence in reports.
• Specify appropriate equipment with suitable safety margins and be able to justify equipment choices.
• Produce accurate crane drawings using relevant software, incorporating customer drawings where possible.
• Maintain backup notes and drawings for dispute resolution or unexpected issues.
• Follow up with customers after quotation submissions to maximise conversion and close opportunities.
• Work with the client to ensure the project is delivered successfully.
• Work with the projects team to ensure the effective planning and coordination of each project.
• Brief the team leader on each project prior to commencement to ensure clarity of scope, risks, and requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate variation costings to customers when project requirements change.
• Undertake additional reasonable duties as requested by RRS management.

Business Development:

• Work with the Group Business Development Director to identify target areas for growth.
• Approach potential new clients via LinkedIn, email, and phone.
• Maintain regular contact with key accounts.
• Secure new business in line with individual and company sales targets.

About You:

• Is a qualified Appointed Person with strong experience planning and designing lifting operations.
• Is confident using AutoCAD and capable of producing accurate crane lift drawings and technical documentation.
• Has proven experience designing crane lifts, selecting appropriate equipment and assessing site constraints.
• Is proficient in preparing accurate costings and estimates, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Is fully computer literate, including competent use of Excel, Word and industry-related software.
• Communicates professionally with customers, councils, landowners and internal teams, representing RRS with confidence and clarity.
• Can manage multiple tasks, deadlines and site visits while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and organisation.

Desirable attributes:

• A motivation to expand technical knowledge into machinery movement projects, including jacking and skidding operations.
• An interest in developing broader capabilities across specialist lifting, complex logistics and engineered solutions.

Job details:

• Location: Bristol & Gloucester Area
• Hours: 40
• Salary: £55-£60,000
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent