Technical Consultant - On Site (North West & Yorkshire)

Saint Gobain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Technical Consultant to join our SGIS team, working on-site across Manchester and the Yorkshire region. You will provide hands-on technical support to main contractors, sub-contractors, designers and consultants, applying your construction expertise to solve problems on site.

You’ll influence project specifications, feed market insights into product development, and collaborate with sales teams to ensure targets are met.

Qualifications

• Solid on-site construction knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret technical data.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support to main contractors, sub-contractors, designers and consultants.
• Influence specifications and support sales targets with technical input.
• Contribute to the development of new products and services based on market feedback.
• Build relationships across teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.
• Champion safe working practices on site and manage wellbeing.

Skills

On-site expertise

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Job description

Technical Consultant - On Site, Manchester & Yorkshire regions.

Are you an experienced construction professional who loves getting stuck into technical problem-solving on site? We're looking for a Technical Consultant to join our SGIS team, supporting main contractors and sub-contractors on some of the industry's biggest projects.

You'll be the go-to technical expert for our key commercial projects, working closely with sales teams and prioritised sub-contractors to provide industry-leading support. You'll gather market insight, challenge thinking (internally and externally), and help shape our business strategy along the way.

This is a field- based role with real autonomy. You'll manage your own diary, build relationships across the industry, and have the freedom to apply your construction and product expertise to solve problems on site.

What you'll be doing

• Providing hands-on technical support to main contractors, sub-contractors, designers, architects and consultants
• Helping the business hit specification and sales targets through strong technical influence
• Feeding into the development of new products and services based on what you're seeing in the market
• Building collaborative relationships across teams to keep everyone aligned and working efficiently
• Championing safe working practices and looking out for your own wellbeing and that of others on site
• Developing your own technical knowledge and sharing best practice with colleagues

What we're looking for

• A solid understanding of construction processes and best practice on site
• The ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences
• Confidence reading construction drawings and interpreting technical test data

Once in the role, you'll build:

• Strong technical acumen and networking skills
• Great communication skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Technical competency in line with our Company Competency Matrix

It'd be great if you also had:

• Experience in the lightweight construction industry
• A good understanding of building regulations
• Third-party accreditation in a technical area (fire, acoustics, engineering, etc.)
• Other construction industry qualifications
• The ability to adapt to change at pace

Are Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

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.

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