UK National Technical Manager (Director)

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a UK National Technical Manager with a strong background in the power sector. This role involves managing a technical team, supporting complex projects, and driving innovation in Critical Power, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the power sector.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems.
• Skilled in technical proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support to commercial teams.
• Manage a team of pre-sales and technical engineers.
• Lead training initiatives and support major bids.

Skills

Technical support expertise

Team leadership

Influencing skills

Collaborative communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (BSc, MSc, BEng, HNC)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced technical leader in the power sector looking for your next big challenge? My client is looking for a UK National Technical Manager to lead their technical team, support complex commercial projects and drive innovation across their Critical Power, Energy Efficiency & Energy Storage solutions.

What You'll Do

As The UK National Technical Manager, You Will

• Provide expert technical support to our commercial teams across Critical Power, Power Control & Safety, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Storage sectors
• Manage and support a team of pre-sales and technical support engineers
• Influence key specifiers and end-users, converting them to solutions
• Collaborate with our global technical and R&D teams to ensure local standards, systems, and certifications align with UK requirements
• Represent technical committees and associations to help shape local industry standards
• Lead training initiatives, support major bids, and ensure seamless project execution from design to delivery.

Who Youll Work With

Youll Collaborate Closely With

• UK Sales, Service, and Project Teams
• Consultants, Contractors, End-users
• Group Technical, R&D, and Application Development Teams
• Regional and Global Management

What they're Looking For

• Degree-qualified (BSc, MSc, BEng, HNC) engineer with 10+ years' experience in the power sector
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and project environments
• Proven experience working with consultants, end-users, and design & build contractors
• Skilled in technical proposal development, business case creation, and influencing decision-makers
• Confident communicator with a collaborative leadership style
• Experience managing teams and projects across multiple stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Advanced knowledge of technical specifications, wiring diagrams, and system design
• Project and team management skills
• Ability to influence and support the development of new product concepts
• Strong commercial and relationship-building abilities