Salary: Up to £75,000 + excellent benefits
Location: Bolton
Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 4:00pm | Fully On Site
Are you an experienced Technical Manager from the insulation, construction products or building materials industry looking for an opportunity to lead technical innovation within a growing manufacturer?
We're recruiting for a Technical Manager to join an established business that designs and manufactures specialist insulation and construction products. This is a senior leadership role where you'll take ownership of the technical function, leading product development, supporting manufacturing, ensuring compliance and working closely with customers to deliver innovative technical solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining scientific knowledge with practical engineering, manufacturing and customer focused problem solving.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you'll lead the Technical Department and act as the technical authority across the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you'll oversee the full product lifecycle from research and development through to manufacture, testing, certification and customer support.
This is a varied role where you'll work across product innovation, quality, manufacturing support, technical compliance and continuous improvement while helping shape the future direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Technical Department
Drive new product development within insulation and construction materials
Manage technical projects from concept through to commercial production
Support manufacturing by resolving technical challenges and improving production processes
Oversee product testing, validation and certification
Ensure products comply with relevant UK and industry regulations
Develop and maintain technical specifications and product documentation
Work closely with customers to provide technical advice and product support
Build strong relationships with suppliers, testing houses and external partners
Investigate product performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Support sales teams with technical expertise on insulation and construction products
Manage departmental budgets and technical resources
Contribute to business strategy through innovation and product development
About You
We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager with a strong background in construction products, insulation, building materials or manufacturing.
You'll ideally have:
A degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline
Previous experience as a Technical Manager, Product Development Manager, R&D Manager or Senior Technical Specialist
Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes
Experience managing product testing, certification and technical compliance
Knowledge of relevant construction standards and product regulations
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
A practical approach to solving manufacturing and product performance challenges
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance innovation and business objectives
If you're an experienced Technical Manager, R&D Manager, Product Development Manager, Materials Scientist or Technical Lead with experience in insulation, construction products, building materials, roofing, cladding or manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year