Technical Director - Low Rise Construction Systems

Technical Director
Saint Gobain Off-Site Solutions
Home based,
locations would be Midlands or near Glasgow.
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 Technical Director 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 Technical Director will lead 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:
Minimum, Degree and Post Graduate Qualification in a Building Physics / Construction Engineering related discipline
Technical expertise, particularly in Building Physics/Science principles and application. Ability to use this to optimise performance application and relate to profit
Building regulation knowledge and implementation experience
Proven track record of successful new product development
Experience of technical risk and liability assessment minimising company exposure
Knowledge of construction and contracting law
Extensive knowledge and proven implementation of product and system certification and compliance
Competence in project management
Experience in construction sector and extensive technical knowledge of building materials
Experience of technical long range planning and analysis
Experience in multifunctional construction sector disciplines
Able to act with Safety, Health and the Environment as a priority
Continuously improve with Customer Focus being central to the approach
Ability to clearly present and communicate at all levels
Experience in timber building frame systems, timber roof systems, and steel frames would be an advantage. 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
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