Technical Director

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading designer and manufacturer in Structural Building solutions is seeking a qualified chartered structural engineer to head their Engineering and Design department. This role involves technical leadership, managing multi-disciplinary relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in designing mid-rise buildings and proven leadership capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Company Car or Allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience working on mid-rise, multi-occupancy structures.
• Experience with core materials: steel, concrete masonry, timber.
• Ability to demonstrate structural competence in relation to higher-risk buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering and Design department with strategic direction.
• Manage relationships with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Oversee development of technical documentation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Proactive Ownership

Education

Chartered Structural Engineer

Membership of IStructE

Tools

Tekla

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Salary: £80-100,000 + Bonus, Healthcare, Company Car or Allowance + Excellent benefits.

Our client is a leading Designer, Manufacturer, and Installer of Structural Building solutions. They have an exciting opportunity for a qualified chartered structural engineer to lead their Engineering and Design department.

Main Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management

Key tasks include:

1. Technical Leadership
2. Provide strategic direction and leadership for the engineering and design function of the business
3. Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and developers from conceptual scheme design to construction on-site
4. Oversee the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including product specifications, installation guidelines, and technical manuals.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Compliance, Marketing, and Finance, to ensure technical alignment and support business objectives
6. Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
7. Ensure that issues of technical excellence are translated into usable commercial advantages
8. Establish effective communication channels to address technical inquiries, customer inquiries and complaints, and regulatory issues in a timely manner.
9. Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and technical committees to enhance the company's reputation and influence technical and compliance standards.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experienced leader with previous experience working as a chartered structural engineer.
• Ability to demonstrate structural competence in relation to higher-risk buildings (HRB) and familiarity with regulatory requirements under the Building Safety Act
• Understanding of construction product manufacturing processes, materials, and testing methodologies.
• Professional and organized, with a desire to bring about improvement
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proactive ownership of tasks and topics, motivating the team to perform under tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Structural Engineer
• Ideally, Membership of IStructE
• 5+ years experience working on mid-rise, multi-occupancy structures; Residential, Student Accommodation, Care Homes, Hotels
• Full working knowledge of Tekla
• Experience with core materials: steel, concrete masonry, timber

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