Technical Sales Engineer

Aspion; Eccles; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Allowance

Annual Bonus - Up to 15% of Annual SAL

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a technically focused Technical Sales Engineer to join our Manchester team. This role blends engineering expertise with customer-facing duties to support building envelope systems and related structural products for clients across the UK.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and contractors, providing technical guidance, tender support, and commercial insight. A background in structural/civil engineering and ability to read drawings are essential, with travel to

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience within structural engineering, construction engineering, technical support, or a similar engineering focused role.
• Structural or civil engineering background is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with wind loading concepts and structural calculations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and engineering advice on building envelope systems.
• Prepare structural estimations, calculations, and technical proposals.
• Interpret structural drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Carry out structural calculations where required.
• Interpret wind loading regulations and design requirements for compliant solutions.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients throughout projects.
• Support projects from enquiry through to completion with technically accurate and commercially viable solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations when needed.
• Identify new project opportunities and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Structural engineering

Reading technical drawings

Wind loading

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £Negotiable + Company Car/Car Allowance

Industry: Construction

Reference: TECHSALES-DB

Our client is seeking a technically focused Technical Sales Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a structural or engineering professional looking to utilise their technical expertise in a customer-facing role. The position is heavily focused on providing engineering support, structural calculations, and technical solutions for building envelope systems, while also identifying opportunities to develop existing and new customer relationships.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients, providing expert technical guidance on composite floor systems, structural roof decking, and façade/building envelope solutions. Although the role has a commercial element, the primary focus is delivering technically compliant and practical engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and engineering advice on composite floors, structural roof decking, and building envelope systems.
• Prepare structural estimations, calculations, and technical proposals in response to customer enquiries.
• Interpret structural drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Carry out manual structural calculations where required.
• Interpret wind loading regulations and structural design requirements to provide compliant solutions.
• Liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support projects from initial enquiry through to completion, ensuring technically accurate and commercially viable solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations where required.
• Assist with identifying new project opportunities and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Work collaboratively with internal engineering and commercial teams.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site visits across the UK when required.
• Keep up to date with industry standards, legislation, and developments within the construction sector.

Key Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience within structural engineering, construction engineering, technical support, or a similar engineering focused role.
• Structural or civil engineering background is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of composite floor systems, structural roof decking, façade systems, or building envelope products.
• Experience carrying out structural calculations and interpreting wind loading requirements.
• Experience using a structural calculation software is highly desirable.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to customers and project stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify project opportunities when engaging with customers.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote role while travelling to customer sites across the UK as required.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus - Up to 15% of Annual Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan, including support towards eye tests, dental treatment, and more
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to join a global market leading organisation