Technical Manager — Water Management & Concrete Innovation

Marshalls; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

27 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

Marshalls plc is seeking a Technical Manager for its Water Management division, based in multiple UK sites with extensive travel. You will lead technical strategy across concrete products, drive mix-design optimisation, and coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Procurement to improve quality, efficiency and sustainability.

The role requires strong concrete technology expertise, problem-solving skills, and a track record in manufacturing improvements, with travel across Mells,

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical, manufacturing engineering or concrete technology role.
• Strong knowledge of concrete mix design, materials and product performance.
• Proven track record of manufacturing process improvement and problem solving.
• Understanding of concrete standards, testing and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading technical investigations, trials and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.
• Willingness to travel between UK manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the Water Management product portfolio, ensuring products, materials and processes meet quality, performance and compliance requirements.
• Lead the development and optimisation of concrete mix designs, manufacturing processes and technical standards to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, sustainability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support new product development and innovation, providing technical expertise from concept through to production launch.
• Lead technical investigations, problem-solving activities and root cause analysis to resolve complex production, quality and customer issues.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Materials Development teams to deliver business objectives.
• Develop technical capability across manufacturing teams through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor technical and manufacturing performance, identifying opportunities to improve resilience, reduce waste and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Support sales with customer queries and support in a solution-based thinking
• Drive the Marshalls low carbon product initiative through internal and external collaboration

Job description

Marshalls plc is seeking a Technical Manager for its Water Management division, based in multiple UK sites with extensive travel. You will lead technical strategy across concrete products, drive mix-design optimisation, and coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Procurement to improve quality, efficiency and sustainability.

The role requires strong concrete technology expertise, problem-solving skills, and a track record in manufacturing improvements, with travel across Mells,