Technical Insulation Manager

Sika; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with

Bank holidays

Hybrid Working

Core Hours Working

Pension contribution up to 10%

Private healthcare

Group life cover 6x salary

Income Protection (PHI)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Service Awards

Discounted Sika products

Job summary

Sika is seeking a Technical Insulation Manager to join its Building Envelope Technical Services team. This hybrid role offers 80% office-based work with flexibility around core hours to support your lifestyle.

The successful candidate will manage insulation design processes, ensure correct calculation and specification, and work across flat board and tapered schemes to select the right products for each project. The position reports to the Head of Technical Services.

Qualifications

• A substantial working knowledge of flat roof insulation design.
• A good knowledge of Building Regulations in relation to Fire and Part L.
• The ability to manage different stakeholders through insulation supply routes.
• A good work ethic with the ability to work alone or with a team.

Skills

Flat roof insulation

Stakeholder management

Building regulations

Teamwork

Job description

We’re looking for a Technical Insulation Manager to join our Building Envelope Technical Services team

Hybrid – 80% office based with flexibility around core hours to support your lifestyle

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

About Building Envelope

Sika is a market leader manufacturer of roofing systems with an enviable track record both in the UK and across the globe.

Sika manufacture, design, innovate an extensive range of flat roofing systems – our brands Sarnafil, Sikaplan, Sikalastic and Sikashield are some of the most recognised throughout the globe for being the most durable, reliable and sustainable solutions available.

Our Technical team support a wide range of flat roofing projects across the UK and are well established as industry experts. We are well tasked with offering enhanced levels of design, information and support to customers and are continually evolving the team to ensure we meet the needs of stakeholders.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking to take our insulation offering to the next level. As insulation forms a substantial part of our overall roofing system, we seek an experienced individual to manage the processes and systems that allow us to ensure that these components are designed, calculated and specified correctly. Working across all insulation types including flat board and tapered schemes this person will support our team to ensure they are selecting the right products for the right project.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity

This newly created position creates an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the technical processes around insulation schemes. In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, we want to ensure that thermal proposals for a project are suitable, compliant and cost-effective for our customers.

The Rewards

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working
• Core Hours Working
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support

You will report to the Head of Technical Services who will support and mentor you in your work. You will have the opportunity to undertake practical and theoretical training to support you during your establishment in the role. Sika offers additional training and assistance for all types of development where needed.

The Skills

A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.

The Future

Roofing Technical Services offer a clear pathway of progression to Technical Management and beyond.

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

Qualifications

What we need from you

• A substantial working knowledge of flat roof insulation design
• A good knowledge of Building Regulations in relation to Fire and Part L
• The ability to manage different stakeholders through insulation supply routes
• A good work ethic with the ability to work alone or with a team

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.