R&D Manager

MaxAd Fixed Fee Recruitment; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in façade innovation seeks a dynamic Research & Development Manager to lead cutting-edge projects. This role offers a fully negotiable salary, hybrid working, and the chance to influence the future of construction through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Bonus Schemes

Long-Service Incentives

Qualifications

• Proven R&D leadership experience in construction or façade sectors.
• Deep technical expertise in façade materials and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full R&D lifecycle from concept to market-ready solutions.
• Lead strategic collaborations with supply chain partners and internal teams.
• Champion sustainability by exploring recycled materials.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Commercial Acumen

CAD Proficiency

Job description

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Managing Director at MaxAd. Providing rigorous, flat-fee recruitment solutions.

Fully Negotiable Salary + Bonus + Hybrid Working

Are you an R&D Manager with a passion for pushing boundaries in the built environment? An opportunity awaits at the forefront of façade innovation-where advanced design meets real-world performance, and your leadership can shape what comes next.

We're seeking a dynamic and visionary Research & Development Manager to spearhead cutting-edge projects in façade systems, materials, and sustainable technologies. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation renowned for transforming architectural vision into precision-engineered reality.

What You'll Do:

• Drive the full R&D lifecycle-from concept to market-ready solutions-bringing innovation to aluminium, steel, glass, timber, and composite façades.
• Enhance existing systems through rigorous analysis, continuous improvement, and customer feedback integration.
• Lead strategic collaborations with supply chain partners, testing houses, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Champion sustainability by exploring recycled materials, reducing environmental impact, and contributing to carbon assessments and EPDs.
• Manage budgets with commercial clarity-focusing on high-impact, high-return development.

What You Bring:

• Proven R&D leadership experience in the construction or façade sectors.
• Deep technical expertise in façade materials and compliance standards.
• A balance of creativity and commercial acumen to lead innovation with purpose.
• Strong CAD proficiency and a systematic approach to documentation and product data management.

Why This Role?

You'll take charge of game-changing initiatives in a company where research is not an afterthought-it's central to how we compete, grow, and lead. From fire and acoustic testing to market-driven product launches, your work will be visible, valued, and impactful.

Expect a competitive salary, team-based culture, and recognition programs that reward your contributions-plus additional benefits like private healthcare, bonus schemes, and long-service incentives.

This is not just a role-it's a platform for ambitious R&D talent ready to influence the future of construction. Apply now to lead where innovation meets engineering excellence!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Product Management, and Research

• Industries

  Building Construction, Building Structure and Exterior Contractors, and Specialty Trade Contractors

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