Surfacing Technical Manager

Our client who are one of the UK's largest and most successful Surface & Highways Companies are seeking a Technical Manager to be based in their southern region. The Technical Manager will be an expert in asphalt technology, but also experienced in pavement design and construction either coming from testing background or surfacing background. The position is offering a Salary up to £65,000 (maybe more for the right person) Company Car and a very good benefit package.



This would suit a candidate that is looking to step up into their first role as a Technical Manager and would offer great progression opportunities within a growing company. The Technical Manager will be working on arrange of asphalt and pavement design projects within the Highways, Retail, Rail, Aviation, Commercial and Defence sectors.



Technical Manager Salary & Benefits



Salary up to £65k depending on experience

Company car

Holiday 25 days per year plus bank holiday

Pension

Employee Life Cover

Performance related bonus

Flexible working options



Technical Manager Job Overview



Leading asphalt and pavement design

Technical Support to Sale, Operations and Contracting departments

Training of internal sales, QS and operational staff

Meeting customers and being involved with initial stages of contract negotiations supporting the commercial team

Cost Reduction / Value engineering - Review specifications, advising on cost saving through material choice, usage, specification alterations etc

Complaint investigation will be the first point of contact for any material/laying issues

Carry out site audits of laying operations, including site testing

Support sales and operational teams with onsite and pre-start issues

Inspection & Test Plan creation and monitoring



Technical Manager Job Requirements



Experienced with asphalt technology

Experienced in pavement design and construction

Full driving license

Knowledge of testing methods of asphalt and cement bound granular material

Familiar with SHW, BS EN, ISO 17025 and other relevant standards

Comfortable leading from the front in a customer facing role.

Experience of dispute resolution

Strong IT and report writing skills.

Fully proficient with all Microsoft Office applicationsBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.



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