Technical & Projects Manager

We are proud to be partnering with a well-established housing and support organisation operating across the West Midlands who are looking to appoint a permanent Technical & Projects Manager.

This will be a full-time position based in Birmingham, with hybrid working, three days in the office and two from home. The salary is circa £57,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in a project management delivery type role and ideally have management experience too.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting technical inspections, pre- and post-inspections, quality assurance checks and defect investigations across repairs, voids, refurbishment works and minor projects
• Overseeing contractor performance, workmanship, materials, compliance, health and safety requirements and value for money to ensure works meet specifications and contractual standards
• Preparing and reviewing scopes of work, specifications, schedules, technical reports, inspection records, defect logs and project documentation
• Providing technical support and advice on complex repairs, damp and mould cases, disrepair matters, insurance-related works, specialist surveys and building safety projects
• Coordinating refurbishment schemes and small works projects from inspection through to completion, liaising with residents, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records, attending site meetings and project reviews, monitoring risks and quality issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements

Experience required:

• Background in a property-related technical role involving inspection, quality assessment, compliance monitoring, or project oversight
• Experience assessing occupied residential accommodation and identifying maintenance, repair, or construction-related issues
• Ability to review completed works and ensure delivery aligns with agreed standards, requirements, and expected outcomes
• Experience producing technical documentation, work requirements, condition assessments, and professional recommendations
• Understanding of day-to-day property maintenance activities, turnaround works, improvement programmes, and small-scale capital projects
• Knowledge of residential building components, construction methods, asset upkeep, and common causes of property deterioration
• Experience contributing to the resolution of complex property issues, including specialist investigations and customer-focused casework
• Awareness of statutory compliance obligations, safe working practices, and risk management principles within a property setting
• Ability to build effective working relationships with service providers, customers, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Sound technical knowledge of residential buildings, maintenance requirements, property condition issues, and improvement works
• Confident in carrying out on-site assessments and constructively challenging standards, processes, or outcomes where required
• Ability to evaluate completed work against agreed requirements, quality expectations, and cost considerations
• Strong written communication skills, with experience producing clear records, assessments, recommendations, and technical documentation
• Capable of balancing multiple workstreams and deadlines within a fast-paced service environment
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with customers, suppliers, external specialists, and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a practical approach to resolving complex issues
• Well-organised, methodical, and able to maintain a high level of accuracy in day-to-day work
• Able to work autonomously, exercising initiative while providing appropriate updates on progress, risks, and key developments

Rewards and Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including public holidays, with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Additional paid leave available to support significant life events and personal milestones
• Paid time off to celebrate your birthday
• Access to a contributory workplace pension scheme to support long-term financial wellbeing
• Support towards the cost of eye care and corrective eyewear where applicable
• Assistance with travel costs through discounted public transport schemes and related benefits
• Access to a range of retail, leisure, hospitality, and entertainment discounts
• Membership savings and exclusive offers through selected partner organisations
• Confidential wellbeing and support services available to employees and eligible family members
• Salary sacrifice and sustainable travel initiatives designed to promote healthier commuting options
• Access to discounted fitness and wellbeing programmes
• Health-related reimbursement schemes to help with the cost of everyday healthcare expenses

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Three days in the office, two at home

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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