Engineering Director - Formwork

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems seeks an Engineering Director for its UK operations. This pivotal role involves ensuring exceptional technical support, leading the Engineering Management Team, and fostering innovation and continuous improvement in the industry.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a civil or structural background.
• Experience in business management and strategic planning.
• Technical knowledge in formwork and/or scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical support for major projects.
• Manage technical staff development and provide product training.
• Promote business to key clients, contractors, and architects.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Technical Knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Calibre Search is proud to work alongside a leading manufacturer and supplier of formwork and scaffolding systems globally. Their brand has been established for over 50 years, with more than 2,000 engineers across 70 countries, striving to provide excellent service to clients and customers. Due to internal promotion, they are seeking an Engineering Director for their UK business.

The key goal of this role is to ensure customers receive exceptional technical support in the formwork and scaffolding industry, maintaining the company's market leadership through innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic planning.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead technical support for major projects, facilitate product launches, and promote the business to key clients, contractors, and architects. You will oversee the Engineering Management Team, manage technical staff development, and provide product training. Supporting Regional Directors to maintain technical performance and driving the development of future staff are also key responsibilities.

Candidates should be Chartered Engineers with a civil or structural background, possessing experience in business management, strategic planning, and technical knowledge in formwork and/or scaffolding. Experience as a manager in the construction or related industries is preferred.

Strong leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurial thinking, and confidence in challenging others are essential. A full UK driver’s license and flexibility to travel within the UK and Europe are required.

For more information, please contact Sam Smith at Calibre Search or click apply.