Technical Manager - Water Management

Marshalls

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Marshalls plc is a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions with a rich heritage dating back to the 1890s. The company supports the design, construction, and maintenance of essential infrastructure across the UK. Marshalls is known for quality, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to create products that last for generations. The Water Management business, part of the Building Products division, is seeking a Technical Manager to provide technical leadership in its concrete manufacturing operations. This role is crucial for ensuring products are compliant, fit for purpose, and manufactured through robust and efficient processes. The Technical Manager will collaborate with various teams including Operations, Engineering, New Product Development, Quality, Procurement, and Materials Development to drive improvements in product quality, manufacturing performance, cost efficiency, sustainability, and process capability. The goal is to deliver industry-leading solutions for customers.

Requirements

• Experienced technical professional from a precast concrete, concrete products or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of concrete technology, manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable leading technical projects, solving complex production challenges and influencing stakeholders across the business.
• Experience in a technical, manufacturing engineering or concrete technology role.
• Strong knowledge of concrete mix design, materials and product performance.
• Proven track record of manufacturing process improvement and problem solving.
• Understanding of concrete standards, testing and compliance requirements.
• Experience leading technical investigations, trials and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Concrete Technology, Materials, Construction or a related discipline.
• Willingness to travel between UK manufacturing sites.

Nice To Haves

• Specific Water Management/ Civils experience
• Qualification in Concrete Technology
• Professional engineering membership
• Lean Six Sigma or project management qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the Water Management product portfolio, ensuring products, materials and processes meet quality, performance and compliance requirements.
• Lead the development and optimisation of concrete mix designs, manufacturing processes and technical standards to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, sustainability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support new product development and innovation, providing technical expertise from concept through to production launch.
• Lead technical investigations, problem-solving activities and root cause analysis to resolve complex production, quality and customer issues.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Materials Development teams to deliver business objectives.
• Develop technical capability across manufacturing teams through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor technical and manufacturing performance, identifying opportunities to improve resilience, reduce waste and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Support sales with customer queries and support in a solution-based thinking.
• Drive the Marshalls low carbon product initiative through internal and external collaboration.

Benefits

• Company Car
• Flexible and hybrid working, with two days a week at our Head Office in Elland
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays (35 days in Scotland)
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Healthcare Cash Plan, helping towards dental, optical, prescriptions and much more
• Enhanced family leave policies, available from day one
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts on Marshalls and Marley products
• Discounts with hundreds of leading retailers
• Access to the Marshalls Wellbeing Centre, supporting your Move, Money and Mind goals
• Share Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree