Technical Manager

?? Now Hiring: Preconstruction Manager – Multi-Utility
?? Hybrid | Northamptonshire | 3 days in-office ?? £65,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card ?? Start: September 2025 | Apply Now

Are you an aspiring Manager with strong estimating knowledge, sharp technical oversight, and a passion for leading growing teams? I have a vacancy with the UK’s leading independent multi-utility infrastructure specialist – as our Preconstruction Manager, that will help power the future of UK infrastructure.
?? What You’ll Do
As Preconstruction Manager, you’ll sit above three team leaders (across East, West, and Central regions), overseeing teams of estimators, project coordinators, and multi-utility designers. You’ll be responsible for:

• Approvals: Reviewing and approving technical designs and estimates (not doing the designs yourself)
• Team Oversight: Managing 3 team leaders with approx. 12 team members total
• Risk Management: Ensuring projects are cash-positive and compliant with industry regulations
• Technical Assurance: Supporting PMs and estimators to deliver accurate, compliant, and commercially sound work
• Project Lifecycle: Tracking how long projects remain within the team, ensuring timely delivery

? What You Bring

• Strong estimating background – a must-have
• Electrical or multi-utility experience – ideally within an ICP
• Familiarity with gas, electricity, and water connections
• Knowledge of regulations and approval requirements
• Proven ability to Manage people
• Able to manage risk and assess project viability
• Comfortable with hybrid work and fast-paced delivery cycles

?? What’s on Offer

• £65,000 – £75,000 salary
• Car allowance + fuel card
• Career progression in a growing organisation
• Work on high-profile residential and commercial developments

? Why Join?
My client has been at the forefront of UK infrastructure for over 2 decades. We deliver end-to-end multi-utility services – from water and gas to electricity and fibre – for national housebuilders and commercial developers.
We're proud to be: ? Trusted by the UK’s top 10 housebuilders ? NERS, WIRS, and Gas Safe accredited ? Expanding into clean energy, decarbonisation, and EV networks
With a people-first culture, we invest in our teams, foster internal development, and promote a collaborative, supportive environment.