Head of Technical - Off-Site Construction Solutions

Head of Technical
Saint Gobain Off-Site Solutions
Based in Cumbernauld, Glasgow (some national travel as required)
Are you passionate about developing new client solutions in low-rise housing construction systems, while ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risk?
At Saint Gobain Off-Site Solutions we are seeking a Head of Technical to join our senior leadership team.By embracing a range of technologies and innovations, Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions can provide the right solution for construction projects. As well as being manufacturers of high-quality products and building systems, we also offer expertise in design, logistics, supply chain, and sourcing, delivered through a partnership approach through our specialist brands - Pasquill, Roofspace Solutions, Scotframe, and Intrastack,
The Head of Technical will play a lead role in the development of low-rise building systems, all associated testing, building regulation compliance, and certifications. This will include leading a central team and brand representatives to ensure a coordinated approach to technical compliance while collaborating with and supporting operational, quality, and commercial teams. You will drive compliance and adherence to standards in the building systems we produce in everything that you do, acting as a guardian of risk and ensuring effective, compliant, and commercially viable solutions are delivered to our customers. Your role will require you to stay abreast of changes in legislation through industry body memberships and manage change internally to ensure that Saint Gobain Off-Site Solutions can comply with all current and new building standards legislation while delivering competitive customer solutions.
What we’re looking for:
A degree level education in a Construction Engineering discipline.
A strong understanding of low-rise housing design and delivery.
Experience in timber building frame systems, timber roof systems, and steel frames would be an advantage.
A detailed understanding and knowledge of current UK building regulations and standards that govern products and systems, with evidence of delivering compliance against them.
Experience working with warranty bodies for product certification processes.
Excellent risk mitigation skills.
Great project delivery and management skills.
Excellent communication and the ability to influence and manage across a matrix organisation.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple simultaneous priorities
Are Off-Site Solutions and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company car
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Education:
Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
low rise construction delivery: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (required)
Work Location: In person
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