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Permanent

Technical Manager - DfE

Saxton Recruitment
Birmingham
money-bag £80000 - £100000/annum Car Package + Bonus + Benefits
Posted: 27 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 26 November 2026
Ref: 225767501

Technical Manager (DfE) - Tier 1 Contractor

Technical Manager / Technical Lead - Saxton Recruitment is working on an exclusive position with a Tier 1 Building Contractor to appoint a Technical Manager / Technical Lead to join the education team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager / Technical Lead to play a key role in the delivery of Department for Education (DfE) Construction Framework (CF25) projects.

The Technical Manager will lead standard school designs on every DfE project - the role will include early involvement, liaising with project stakeholders through pre-construction through to handover.

Why Apply:

Our client is one of the UK''s leading construction groups and have developed an excellent reputation for delivering quality buildings to programme and to budget resulting in high level of repeat business.

They are a ''people first'' business which is focussed on investment into the team''s continued professional development, training. They champion progression, offer great packages - and offer flexible working too!

Our client can offer excellent opportunities for progression as the role develops into other sectors within the business.

The role would suit candidate from a design or technical background that has worked at senior level and has experience working on the DfE framework.

Key Benefits:
- Full pipeline of projects within Department for Education (DfE) framework.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing team.
- One of the UK''s ''Top Construction Employers'' with low staff turnover.
- Supportive team environment and modern approach to flexible working.

The Package:
- Basic salary of -80,000 - -100,000 (DOE)
- Company Car or Car Allowance (-7,500)
- 29 days annual leave (+ buy / sell holiday scheme)
- Excellent Company Bonus Scheme
- Generous pension scheme (6% / 6%)
- Flexible working (inc. WFH)

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Ensure that standard designs are implemented on Department for Education projects
- Laise with stakeholders including consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Support regional offices through pre-construction stage through to defects.
- Develop standard designs and act as point of contact for consultants

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record as a Technical Manager / Senior Design Manager / Design Lead delivering Department for Education (DfE) construction projects ranging from -10m+

For any further information on this Technical Manager / Technical Lead vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment on (phone number removed).

Key Roles - Technical Manager / Senior Design Manager / Technical Lead

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