Technical Support Manager

We re recruiting a Technical Support Manager to join Southwest Procurement Alliance (SWPA) to support the delivery of work that makes a real impact.

This field-based position is ideal for individuals with building expertise who are eager to work directly with clients, appointed companies and internal colleagues.

You'll also have one day per week at the Exeter office.

You ll play a crucial role in managing relationships, providing on-site technical support and ensuring both compliance and project progress. By collaborating with various stakeholders and visiting construction sites, you ll help deliver projects to the highest standards whilst making a meaningful impact within the organisation.

You will also:

• Ensure Appointed Companies are complying with their obligations under our framework agreement through technical and pricing validations
• Assist the central technical team in developing relevant frameworks that will meet the requirements of the Southwest Region
• Support in the preparation and evaluation of tender documentation including technical specifications, terms and conditions and pricing schedules
• Attend internal and external events for SWPA such as product launches, workshops and conferences

What we re looking for:

Applicants should hold a degree or possess equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or Construction Project Management. They must demonstrate ongoing knowledge of regulated procurement for goods and services within Public Sector organisations. Additionally, candidates should have clear experience managing the entire lifecycle of construction projects and display confidence when interacting with various stakeholders and addressing potential challenges.

You will also have:

• Understanding of Construction / Project Management techniques, methodologies
• Knowledge of the Public Sector Procurement Regulations
• Working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management systems, other databases and IT packages such as Microsoft
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong numeracy and analytical ability

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to support your application

What you ll get:

• Salary of £53,300 per annum
• Car Allowance of £5,740 per annum
• Highly attractive pension scheme
• 34 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working with a primarily field-based role and one day per week at the Exeter office
• £1,000 per annum individual training budget (post-probation)
• £300 per annum personal wellbeing allowance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits and private healthcare (post-probation)
• Flexibility, volunteering day, employee discounts and more

It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application. Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified.