Product Application Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially minded technical leader to join a global team. This unique role combines strategic planning with hands-on project execution, focusing on sector-specific innovation and business growth. You will shape long-term development plans while providing technical support and leadership. The position requires a strong background in strategic development, technical consultancy, and application engineering, along with excellent communication skills to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Pension

Company Car

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic development, technical consultancy, or application engineering.
• Degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Deep understanding of industrial processes or technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define sector-specific development plans and manage future-facing projects.
• Provide technical support to sales teams and oversee customer trials.
• Act as the sector expert and build strong external partnerships.

Skills

Strategic Development

Technical Consultancy

Application Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Industry Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Modelling and Simulation Tools

Job description

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Application Technology and Development Strategy Specialist

DCS Engineering are looking for a commercially minded technical leader to join our client’s global team. This unique role blends strategic planning with hands-on project execution. You will be responsible for shaping the long-term direction of sector-focused innovation, while also providing technical support and leadership to drive real-world business growth.

How will your day look?

Strategic planning & innovation:

• Define and maintain sector-specific development plans that outline realistic strategic goals and initiatives over a 2–5 year timeline.
• Build and manage a portfolio of future-facing projects in collaboration with key internal teams, ensuring alignment with innovation priorities and growth targets.
• Identify new research and development opportunities and prepare compelling business cases to support investment and implementation.
• Champion the innovation process, helping to evaluate, refine, and prioritise ideas that offer the highest potential return.
• Act as the sector expert, providing insight and support on strategic matters, marketing direction, and acquisition projects.
• Design and deliver learning sessions and strategic briefings to raise awareness and understanding of sector trends and application technologies.
• Build strong external partnerships by actively engaging with industry bodies, government organisations, research centres, and events.

Technical application support:

• Work closely with sales teams to support the delivery of annual growth targets through technical input and collaborative project involvement.
• Plan and oversee customer trials across various technical centres in the UK and Europe, helping to validate and showcase new technologies.
• Manage the operations and ongoing development of a key demonstration site, ensuring it reflects cutting-edge practices and technologies.
• Provide expert-level advice to internal teams on complex process, equipment, and material queries.
• Use in-house modelling and simulation tools to support project development and quantify customer value.
• Represent the organisation on industry committees and contribute to discussions on upcoming regulatory or market changes relevant to gas-based applications.

What will you bring?

• You will have 7 or more years' experience with a strong track record in strategic development, technical consultancy, or application engineering
• Hold a degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Deep understanding of industrial processes or technologies, ideally within sectors such as food production, manufacturing, or energy
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to balance long-term thinking with day-to-day delivery
• Comfortable working across both technical and commercial environments

What can you expect in return?

Salary: Competitive based on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Company bonus scheme, pension and company car

Working mode: Remote based from home with office and client site visits when required

Employment type: Full time and permanent