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Technical Team Leader
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Brentwood, Essex
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £60,000 - £80,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Technical Team Leader
Location: Brentwood, Essex (Hybrid/Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive + Company Car or Car Allowance + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader to lead a busy technical design office within the construction engineering sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural or temporary works engineer with proven leadership skills to manage a high-performing technical team, support commercial activities, and drive operational excellence.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day performance of the technical department, ensuring the delivery of safe, accurate, cost-effective engineering solutions while developing team capability and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the daily operations of the Technical Office to ensure efficient delivery of engineering projects.
* Oversee the production of high-quality, accurate and commercially viable engineering drawings, calculations, schedules and quotations.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards across all technical activities.
* Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers and the commercial sales team.
* Promote engineering best practice and deliver a first-class technical service.
* Develop strong working relationships with sales teams to maximise technical resource and project delivery.
* Collaborate with technical teams across multiple regions to share knowledge and maintain consistent engineering standards.
* Work closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement and operational performance.
* Manage recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and ongoing development of engineering staff.
* Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and support career progression within the team.
* Communicate business objectives, technical updates and company initiatives effectively to the engineering team.
* Support strategic planning and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership is desirable.
* Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering or technical design team.
* Strong background in temporary works, formwork, falsework, scaffolding or structural engineering.
* Excellent knowledge of engineering design principles and construction methodologies.
* Experience producing or reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and project profitability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organisational and people management abilities.
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Company car or car allowance.
* Annual bonus opportunity.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing professional development and training.
* Career progression within a growing engineering business.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team
Location: Brentwood, Essex (Hybrid/Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive + Company Car or Car Allowance + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader to lead a busy technical design office within the construction engineering sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural or temporary works engineer with proven leadership skills to manage a high-performing technical team, support commercial activities, and drive operational excellence.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day performance of the technical department, ensuring the delivery of safe, accurate, cost-effective engineering solutions while developing team capability and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the daily operations of the Technical Office to ensure efficient delivery of engineering projects.
* Oversee the production of high-quality, accurate and commercially viable engineering drawings, calculations, schedules and quotations.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards across all technical activities.
* Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers and the commercial sales team.
* Promote engineering best practice and deliver a first-class technical service.
* Develop strong working relationships with sales teams to maximise technical resource and project delivery.
* Collaborate with technical teams across multiple regions to share knowledge and maintain consistent engineering standards.
* Work closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement and operational performance.
* Manage recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and ongoing development of engineering staff.
* Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and support career progression within the team.
* Communicate business objectives, technical updates and company initiatives effectively to the engineering team.
* Support strategic planning and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership is desirable.
* Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering or technical design team.
* Strong background in temporary works, formwork, falsework, scaffolding or structural engineering.
* Excellent knowledge of engineering design principles and construction methodologies.
* Experience producing or reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and project profitability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong organisational and people management abilities.
* Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Company car or car allowance.
* Annual bonus opportunity.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing professional development and training.
* Career progression within a growing engineering business.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team