Technical Support Manager - Construction / Consultancy in Bridgwater

Bridgwater

£52,000 + Car Allowance £5,740 + 22% Pension + 44 Days Holiday + Hybrid Working + Career Development + £300 Wellness Allowance

Are you currently working in a technical construction role such as building surveying, contract management, project management, or asset management? Would you like to step away from day-to-day project delivery into a respected consultancy role where you can become a go-to advisor, work across a wide range of impactful projects, and enjoy true autonomy and flexibility?

This not-for-profit organisation has been setting the standard in procurement and construction for over 50 years. Known for its exceptional culture, it’s a people-first business that empowers staff, promotes from within, and offers an unbeatable work-life balance. With Gold Standard accreditation in Constructing Excellence, it works closely with public sector clients to deliver high-quality, value-driven construction and consultancy solutions that make a tangible difference across the Southwest.

In this Southwest-based role, you’ll act as the key technical link between public sector clients and appointed contractors (ApCos), ensuring projects are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards. You’ll handle site visits, project troubleshooting, and dispute resolution, while also supporting tender evaluations, technical audits, and stakeholder engagement. Weekly travel across the region is essential, with one fixed office day every Monday at the Kenford office near Exeter.

The ideal candidate will come from a construction delivery background such as building surveying, quantity surveying, architecture, or project management, and bring public sector experience. While experience in housing is advantageous, it’s not essential - candidates with experience across public buildings, local authorities, or other construction projects will be considered. You’ll be confident managing stakeholders, resolving issues on site, and ensuring compliance across construction projects. A solid understanding of procurement frameworks, RIBA stages, and project lifecycles is essential, along with a professional, self-managed approach to your work.

This position offers the chance to support and influence projects across the Southwest, helping organisations deliver better outcomes for communities. It provides genuine variety, opportunities to grow and broaden your technical and professional skills, and the satisfaction of knowing your input shapes projects on a wider social scale.

The Role

• Act as a technical advisor and liaison between public sector clients and contractors
• Ensure awarded construction projects run smoothly and meet compliance standards
• Provide dispute resolution support to keep projects on track
• Attend 2-3 meetings per week with clients and contractors (ApCos) across the Southwest
• Conduct regular site visits and troubleshoot technical or delivery issues
• Participate in tender evaluations, framework support, and technical audits
• Represent the organisation at client meetings, industry events, and internal team days
• Attend the Exeter office every Monday for team collaboration

The Person

• Technical background in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Project Management
• Public sector experience preferred (local authorities, public buildings, housing is a bonus)
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages and construction lifecycles
• Confident managing risk, compliance, and dispute resolution
• Experience working with procurement frameworks and technical specifications
• Professional, well-presented, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders
• Self-managed and comfortable handling a hybrid, field-based schedule
• Based in or near the Southwest and able to travel regularly across the region
• Able to attend the Kenford office every Monday