Technical Advisor - Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

Mitchell Maguire; Haighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Technical Advisor specialized in Roofing & Waterproofing Systems. The role involves managing technical advice for a range of roofing systems, collaborating with the sales team, and providing training to customers. Ideal candidates will have experience in the building envelope sector and knowledge of building regulations. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and full comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Full Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have technical experience within the building envelope market sector.
• Ideally will have experience dealing with specifications.
• Specific flat roofing knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical advisory for roofing systems.
• Collaborate with external sales to generate specifications.
• Provide technical training and advice to subcontractors.

Skills

Technical experience in roofing

Knowledge of building regulations

Experience with specifications

Familiarity with coating and cladding

Ability to network with building surveyors

Job description

Overview

Technical Advisor - Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

Job Title: Technical Advisor - Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

Location: Preston or surrounding areas

Remuneration: £35,000 - £45,000

Benefits: Full Comprehensive Benefits

Responsibilities

• Technical Advisor position dealing with a range of liquid roofing systems for either waterproofing or fully built up roofing systems; which encompasses waterproofing, insulation, roof lights, edge trims and VCL (vapour control layer)
• Working closely with the external sales team who are gaining the specifications with predominantly building surveyors, but also some architects, health authorities, education and other major specifiers
• Majority of your time will be spent generating specifications received by the sales team
• Dealing with quotations of products
• Undertaking product training for sub-contractors and installers
• Providing technical advice to customers around the product range
• Occasionally meeting with suppliers and attending industry events
• Project sizes can vary from 20m2 up to 2,000m2

Qualifications / Ideal Applicant

• Must have technical experience within the building envelope market sector (roofing, flat roofing, coatings, cladding, brickwork, and facades)
• Ideally will have experience dealing with specifications
• Ideally will have an understanding of condition reports
• Ideally familiar with building regulations and processes
• Ideally able to utilise existing customer contacts with building surveyors and potentially architects
• Specific flat roofing knowledge of: waterproofing, insulation, roof lights, edge trims, VCL (Vapour Control Layer) is advantageous
• Energy and enthusiasm with a willingness to learn