_{27th July, 2025}

Technical Manager (Tendering & Pre-Construction)
Northamptonshire – Hybrid working
£75,000 + car/car allowance

Fourblue are working with a leading ICP delivering end-to-end multi-utility solutions spanning electricity, gas, water, and fibre for major residential and commercial developments across the UK.

As they continue to grow, they’re hiring a Technical Manager to lead tendering and pre-construction. This is a high-impact role, overseeing a skilled team to deliver accurate, commercially focused proposals that support efficient and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities of the Technical Manager:
As the Technical Manager, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing accurate and commercially sound quotations, overseeing technical evaluations, and ensuring the smooth handover of projects from tender to delivery.

• Lead, coach, and manage estimating and pre-construction teams
• Oversee the preparation of timely and technically sound tenders
• Collaborate with design, commercial, and delivery teams to align on project scope and feasibility
• Review utility network studies and technical submissions (using tools like Windebut, Synergy, GasWorks)
• Drive process improvement, workflow optimisation, and best practice adoption
• Engage with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment
• Provide strategic input on complex or multi-phase developments
• Monitor team performance, report KPIs, and support senior management with technical insight

Criteria for the Technical Manager:

• At least 5 years of experience in estimating or pre-construction, ideally in utilities, infrastructure, or the ICP/IDNO environment
• Strong understanding of multi-utility design, cost estimation, and technical documentation
• Experience leading teams and managing technical submissions
• Ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive, organised mindset with a problem-solving approach

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a strategic leadership role, get in touch today with your most up to date C.V

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