R&D Manager

MaxAd Recruitment Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of façade innovation as an R&D Manager. This role is pivotal in driving the R&D lifecycle, enhancing systems, and championing sustainability in construction. You'll lead strategic collaborations and manage budgets with commercial clarity, all while working in a culture that values research and innovation. Expect competitive compensation, private healthcare, and recognition for your impactful contributions. This is your opportunity to influence the future of construction and engineering excellence.

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.
• Strong CAD proficiency and systematic documentation approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive R&D lifecycle from concept to market-ready solutions.
• Enhance systems through analysis and customer feedback.
• Lead collaborations with supply chain partners and internal teams.

Skills

R&D Leadership

Façade Materials Expertise

CAD Proficiency

Sustainability Practices

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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!