Technical Sales Engineer

AMA Admin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Allowance

Annual Bonus up to 15%

Cycle to Work Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

AMA Admin is seeking a technically focused Technical Sales Engineer to join their Manchester team. The role combines engineering expertise with customer-facing duties, delivering technical solutions for building envelope systems and performing structural calculations.

You will engage with engineers, architects, and contractors across the UK, providing compliant engineering guidance while supporting project opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in structural/engineering-focused roles.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of composite floors, roof decking, and building envelope products.
• Experience carrying out structural calculations and wind loading requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and engineering advice on floors, roof decking, and building envelope systems.
• Prepare structural estimations, calculations, and technical proposals in response to customer enquiries.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Carry out manual structural calculations where required.
• Ensure solutions are technically compliant and commercially viable.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients across the project lifecycle.
• Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations where required.
• Identify new project opportunities and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Structural engineering

Technical support

Reading drawings

Wind loading calculations

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Structural calculation software

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £Negotiable + Company Car/Car Allowance

Industry: Construction

Reference: ASPLIV

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<