Regional Contractor & Housebuilder Support Manager - North

Saint-gobain; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions is seeking a Regional Contractor & Housebuilder Support Manager to cover the North of England. This field-based role will build strong relationships with contractors and housebuilders, champion installation methods, and provide market-leading technical support on-site and via our Training Academy.

You will work with the Head of Contractor & Housebuilder Support to grow partnerships, feed insights for product development, and deliver practical render training

Qualifications

• Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Plastering or Advanced Craft Certificate in Plastering.
• Significant hands-on experience in projection plastering, rendering and spray-applied coatings.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, Building Regulations and site compliance.
• Experience with National Housebuilders & Plastering Contractors.
• Confident presenter and trainer; ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North of England.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the contractor and housebuilder network across the North of England.
• Provide proactive technical support and education to housebuilders.
• Deliver practical training at SG Training Academies nationwide.
• Feed customer feedback into product and system development.
• Investigate technical issues and provide clear solutions.
• Coaching the commercial team to improve render knowledge and practice.
• Conduct site audits, start-ups and technical reviews.

Skills

Projection plastering

Rendering

Spray-applied coatings

On-site training/presentation

Site compliance

Driving licence

Education

Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Plastering

Advanced Craft Certificate in Plastering

Job description

Saint-Gobain Exterior Solutions is looking for a Regional Contractor & Housebuilder Support Manager to cover the North of England, building and strengthening relationships across our contractor and housebuilder network. This is a field-based role for someone who knows projection render inside out and wants to put that expertise to work supporting and influencing the people who install our products every day. You'll work closely with the Head of Contractor & Housebuilder Support to grow existing partnerships and develop new ones across the region, championing construction best-practice & installation methods by providing market-leading technical support both on-site and through our Training Academy. What you will be doing

• Building credible relationships with national housebuilders through proactive technical support and education
• Managing and developing the contractor network across the North of England in line with our Contractor and Housebuilder strategy
• Feeding practical insight and customer feedback into the development of new products, systems and equipment
• Delivering practical training in render products, systems and installation methods at SG Training Academies nationally
• Carrying out site audits, start-ups and technical reviews to support quality.
• Investigating technical complaints, identifying root causes and providing clear, accurate solutions
• Coaching the commercial team to build stronger render knowledge and consistent best practice
  A Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Plastering, or Advanced Craft Certificate in Plastering
• Significant hands-on experience in projection plastering, rendering and spray-applied coatings, with associated machinery experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, Building Regulations and site compliance
• Experience working with National Housebuilders & Plastering Contractors
• Confidence presenting and training, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North of England
  Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

About Saint-Gobain

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.