628 Technical Director jobs in the United Kingdom
Technical Director
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Are you an experienced Chemist or Polymer Scientist with experience of leading product development Are you looking for a Technical Directors role within an expanding and successful polymer based manufacturing company As a Technical Director could you lead Product and Material Development while supporting the commercial team through technical discussions
Kingscroft has been asked to recruit for a Technical Director for a specialist rubber manufacturing business. With global reach in supply chain and customers the company is looking for a key member of the leadership team to drive this continued success.
As the ideal candidate you will have experience of leading a lab and technical team in the development of rubber or similar polymer products. You will be confident in linking with the commercial team when discussing required product characteristics and be able to help take that forward from sample volumes to mass manufacture.
Reporting to the MD your role will involve:
- Leading a lab team of Senior and Process Chemists and Technicians on all development and improvement activity li>Work collaboratively with Engineering and Technical Sales Development regarding technical solutions and technical matters.
- Work closely with Engineering on NPI projects
- Manage the maintenance and development of industry leading lab facilities with procurement advice for all analytical and technical equipment
- Help drive new business and sample opportunities with technical guidance and sample production with the performance and cost profiles to satisfy customer needs.
- Ensure control of compounds and other raw materials to delivering technical excellence in all areas of the business
- Work closely with the leadership team to support the business with all the technical aspect of their growth and budget plans
This really is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role of Technical Director in the development and growth of this well positioned and well invested business.
Please apply today for a confidential conversation about the role and opportunity in this brilliant business.
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Technical Director
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Are you an experienced Chemist or Polymer Scientist with experience of leading product development Are you looking for a Technical Directors role within an expanding and successful polymer based manufacturing company As a Technical Director could you lead Product and Material Development while supporting the commercial team through technical discussions
Kingscroft has been asked to recruit for a Technical Director for a specialist rubber manufacturing business. With global reach in supply chain and customers the company is looking for a key member of the leadership team to drive this continued success.
As the ideal candidate you will have experience of leading a lab and technical team in the development of rubber or similar polymer products. You will be confident in linking with the commercial team when discussing required product characteristics and be able to help take that forward from sample volumes to mass manufacture.
Reporting to the MD your role will involve:
- Leading a lab team of Senior and Process Chemists and Technicians on all development and improvement activity li>Work collaboratively with Engineering and Technical Sales Development regarding technical solutions and technical matters.
- Work closely with Engineering on NPI projects
- Manage the maintenance and development of industry leading lab facilities with procurement advice for all analytical and technical equipment
- Help drive new business and sample opportunities with technical guidance and sample production with the performance and cost profiles to satisfy customer needs.
- Ensure control of compounds and other raw materials to delivering technical excellence in all areas of the business
- Work closely with the leadership team to support the business with all the technical aspect of their growth and budget plans
This really is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role of Technical Director in the development and growth of this well positioned and well invested business.
Please apply today for a confidential conversation about the role and opportunity in this brilliant business.
By applying to this role, you will register as a candidate with Kingscroft Professional Resources. Our Privacy Policy explains how we will use your information.
Technical Director
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We are a fast-growing branded food business based in Central London, known for our innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainability. With a strong presence in retail and foodservice channels, our mission is to deliver delicious, responsibly made products that consumers trust and love. As we continue our growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Director to lead our technical and quality agenda across the business.
Role Overview
The Technical Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and technical integrity across our supply chain. This is a senior leadership position that plays a critical role in maintaining brand trust and enabling innovation. You will work cross-functionally with NPD, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams, as well as with external manufacturing partners, to ensure the highest standards are met from concept to consumer.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the technical strategy aligned to the company’s growth and innovation plans.
- Lead food safety, quality assurance, and compliance functions across the business.
- Own the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure it meets all regulatory and retailer audit requirements.
- Manage technical relationships with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and third-party laboratories.
- Oversee supplier approval, specifications, raw material risk assessments, and HACCP validation.
- Lead the technical due diligence for new product launches, including packaging, shelf-life trials, and labelling compliance (UK and export if relevant).
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK, EU, and global food regulations, including allergen management and claims substantiation.
- Champion continuous improvement and drive a culture of quality across the organisation.
- Act as the main point of contact for food safety incidents, recalls, or crisis management.
- Provide technical leadership to the NPD process from concept to launch.
- Build, lead and develop the technical team, ensuring skills and resources align with business needs.
- Keep abreast of regulatory changes, emerging risks, and technological advances in food safety.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the food manufacturing or branded FMCG sector.
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, BRCGS, HACCP, and QMS principles.
- Experience managing third-party manufacturing partners and co-packers.
- Excellent understanding of food safety, quality systems, and risk management.
- Effective stakeholder management with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
Desirable:
- Experience in branded, premium, or high-growth food businesses.
- Familiarity with sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing standards (e.g. RSPO, Sedex, etc.).
- Experience with international compliance (e.g. FDA, Codex, export documentation).
What We Offer
- A strategic leadership role in a purpose-driven, growing business.
- Hybrid working environment (3+ days in our Central London office).
- Competitive salary with performance bonus and share options (dependent on level).
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
- Private healthcare and wellness benefits.
- Opportunity to shape the future of a leading brand in the food industry.
Technical Director
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We are a fast-growing branded food business based in Central London, known for our innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainability. With a strong presence in retail and foodservice channels, our mission is to deliver delicious, responsibly made products that consumers trust and love. As we continue our growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Director to lead our technical and quality agenda across the business.
Role Overview
The Technical Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and technical integrity across our supply chain. This is a senior leadership position that plays a critical role in maintaining brand trust and enabling innovation. You will work cross-functionally with NPD, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams, as well as with external manufacturing partners, to ensure the highest standards are met from concept to consumer.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the technical strategy aligned to the company’s growth and innovation plans.
- Lead food safety, quality assurance, and compliance functions across the business.
- Own the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure it meets all regulatory and retailer audit requirements.
- Manage technical relationships with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and third-party laboratories.
- Oversee supplier approval, specifications, raw material risk assessments, and HACCP validation.
- Lead the technical due diligence for new product launches, including packaging, shelf-life trials, and labelling compliance (UK and export if relevant).
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK, EU, and global food regulations, including allergen management and claims substantiation.
- Champion continuous improvement and drive a culture of quality across the organisation.
- Act as the main point of contact for food safety incidents, recalls, or crisis management.
- Provide technical leadership to the NPD process from concept to launch.
- Build, lead and develop the technical team, ensuring skills and resources align with business needs.
- Keep abreast of regulatory changes, emerging risks, and technological advances in food safety.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within the food manufacturing or branded FMCG sector.
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, BRCGS, HACCP, and QMS principles.
- Experience managing third-party manufacturing partners and co-packers.
- Excellent understanding of food safety, quality systems, and risk management.
- Effective stakeholder management with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
Desirable:
- Experience in branded, premium, or high-growth food businesses.
- Familiarity with sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing standards (e.g. RSPO, Sedex, etc.).
- Experience with international compliance (e.g. FDA, Codex, export documentation).
What We Offer
- A strategic leadership role in a purpose-driven, growing business.
- Hybrid working environment (3+ days in our Central London office).
- Competitive salary with performance bonus and share options (dependent on level).
- 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
- Private healthcare and wellness benefits.
- Opportunity to shape the future of a leading brand in the food industry.
Technical Director
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Group Head of Technical
Multi-site (UK-based)
Nutritional feed solutions company
Ready to take ownership of technical excellence across a complex, integrated, and ambitious agricultural business?
We’re looking to recruit a Group Head of Technical to lead and evolve the technical function of a forward-thinking, multi-site Nutritional feed solutions company. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the future of technical governance, compliance, and quality across the group.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will have strategic ownership of technical governance, product quality, compliance, and formulation excellence across a vertically integrated agricultural business. Your remit will extend beyond manufacturing to encompass retail, procurement, third-party operations, and both internal and external production, ensuring consistency and integrity across every product and process.
You will lead a team of technical professionals, creating a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. With your leadership, the business will not only meet industry standards — it will exceed them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical function across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistency, rigour, and best-in-class practices.
- Develop and implement a group-wide Quality Management System (QMS) that goes beyond compliance, setting a higher internal benchmark across all operations.
- Drive technical alignment across a complex value chain including retail operations, procurement, and third-party manufacturing partners.
- Oversee the delivery of nutritionally sound, commercially optimised animal feed, fertiliser, and other product formulations, ensuring both performance and compliance.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance with FEMAS, ISO, UFAS, and customer-specific standards.
- Inspire and lead a high-performing technical team, holding them accountable while empowering innovation and professional growth.
- Act as the technical conscience of the business, embedding robust governance frameworks and forward-thinking best practices.
- Work cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams to unlock value and support strategic decision-making.
What We’re Looking For:
- MSc or PhD in Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field.
- Significant experience in a senior technical leadership role within feed manufacturing, or a similarly regulated sector.
- In-depth understanding of quality assurance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., FEMAS, ISO, UFAS).
- Proven experience in multi-site governance, including external manufacturing and vertically integrated operations.
- A strong and transparent leadership style, capable of building buy-in, driving change, and embedding new ways of working.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to balance scientific integrity and business goals.
Technical Director
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GLOBAL RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALISTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, PETROCHEMICALS, CHEMICALS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975
Technical Director
Based in Derbyshire
Job ref: JE/63387
The client:
The company is a leading manufacturer of safety critical plastic pipe products that are used in highly regulated industry sectors. It is at the forefront of innovation and product development employing a highly experienced R&D team. This role has been created to lead the operational delivery of products; ensuring NPD projects are delivered on time, developing internal resource capabilities, interfacing with customers/stakeholders and management of the technical team.
The role:
Leading a team of professional engineers and technicians that span the design, development and new product introduction process for plastic pipe and fitting systems, mainly used in the utilities sector such as gas and water distribution.
The person:
The Technical Director will lead the technical team and in addition, represent the company externally on all technical matters pertaining to the product portfolio. Client meetings are an important attribute of the role and technical competency is therefore vital.
Key competencies expected of the post holder would include:
- Skilled in new product development process management
- Basic competency in Stage-Gate project definition and planning
- Estimating skills to support Portfolio Review c/w commercial colleagues
- Ability to deliver process leadership and achieve/sustain process adherence
- Management product compliance process with relevant utility organisations
- Sector expertise in market and application engineering (client focus)
- Expertise in pressurised plastic pipeline systems is an advantage
- Alternatively safety critical industries such as automotive, aerospace, oil & gas
- Expertise in lifetime (reliability) engineering for long life assets is an advantage
- Expertise in standards, risk management/design of tests outside standards
- Ability to deliver focused presentations & lead discussion forums with clients
- Relevant experience in design for manufacturing in plastics sector
- Expertise in material selection, properties & performance
- Expertise in design for injection moulding and/or multilayer pipe extrusion
- Expertise in specification of, and contract management of, tooling purchases
- Ability to be the gate keeper and final decision on technical attributes
- Proven ability to manage and deliver customer contracted R&D
- Expertise in preparation of offers, negotiating and agreeing scope of works
- Expertise in R&D contract forms, legal review and agreements
- Ability to deliver to time, quality and agreed outcomes, the contracted works
- Knowledge and experience of managing intellectual property portfolio
- Expertise in identification of patent opportunities & developing patents
- Expertise in monitoring patent databases, specifically competitor activity
- Expertise linked to infringement risk mitigation/defending against infringers
- Ability to maintain an active, valued, portfolio to reasonable budgets
- The ability to operate under pressure when faced with product or customer issues
- Expertise of operating in safety critical markets with AFARP/ALARP risks
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary team for containment & risk mitigation event
- Ability, with legal/contract professionals, to work through contract escalation
- Ability to sustain process until agreed outcomes achieved
- To lead and motivate the teams
- 2 direct reports (Product Development Manager and Compliance and Lab Manager)
- Currently 22 engineering/support staff
- Ability to identify internal and external resource requirements
- Expertise in budget preparation, planning ahead and justification
Other Attributes:
The post holder must display a high degree of emotional intelligence and provide a constructive ability to operate across a broad range of operational situations. A core attribute is the ability to work throughout the business to achieve operational goals, and to work with customers, suppliers, professional institutions and regulatory bodies to achieve outcomes having a direct bearing on the business reputation. The business expects to be seen as both technically competent, and as a leader in this respect, in its chosen segments
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Technical Director
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We are excited to be exclusively partnering with MH Fire Safety (MHFS) to recruit a senior leader who will drive technical excellence across their fire engineering function in Northern Ireland, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland.
This is a standout opportunity for an accomplished Chartered Fire Engineer to step into a Technical Director role, shaping the future of a fast-growing, values-led consultancy delivering high-impact projects - from high-rise and façade remediation to performance-based design.
The Role
You’ll work closely with the Managing and Operations Directors to:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of Fire Engineers
- Oversee and approve technical output across fire strategies, FRAEWs, and façade remediation
- Champion best practice and continuous improvement across the business
- Guide innovation in digital modelling (e.g. PyroSim, Pathfinder) and complex problem solving
- Represent MHFS in technical forums, client engagements, and strategic decision-making
What We’re Looking For
- MSc in Fire Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Chartered Fire Engineer (IFE) - essential
- 10+ years’ experience including complex project delivery and leadership within consultancy
- Expertise in BS 7974, PAS 9980, Building Regulations, and modern fire risk methodologies
- A strategic mindset with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams
Why Join MHFS?
MHFS is a business where purpose meets autonomy. You’ll have the platform to shape technical direction, influence the industry, and contribute to safer, more sustainable communities. They’re building something long-term - this role puts you at the centre of that growth.
Location & Flexibility
- Primary office: Portglenone (near Ballymena), Northern Ireland
- Flexible hybrid working
Travel across NI, ROI, and UK for key meetings, site visits, and team engagement
Package
- Attractive base salary
- Up to 10% annual team performance bonus
- Private Health Insurance (Benenden)
- 28 days holiday (incl. statutory)
- Employer pension contributions (negotiable)
- Funded CPD and professional development
- Flexible and hybrid working options
Interested?
If you're ready to take the lead in a role that combines technical impact with strategic influence, I’d love to hear from you.
Apply directly or message me for a confidential chat.
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Technical Director

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
**Company Overview**
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
**Job Overview**
Jensen Hughes have a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Technical Director to join our market leading Manchester team and help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world class life safety solutions to our varied client base into 2025! Our Manchester team have had a record-breaking year with some truly impressive successes to shout about, now is a great time to join us.
**Why join us to grow your career:**
+ We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe's leading property clients.
+ As a senior professional Fire Engineer at Jensen Hughes, you will be an integral part of a dynamic senior technical team, working with our experienced Engineers alongside other teams including our Forensics division you will work on the industries leading technical projects.
+ Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
**Responsibilities**
+ To maintain a high level of professional awareness of technical matters in the fire industry, assimilate and synthesise developing technical issues and provide updates and briefings as required.
+ Guiding our fire engineering professionals, along with advising and delivering complex solutions to large construction engineering projects within leading consultancies.
+ Taking control of current and future projects and ensuring that financial targets of the team are met and exceeded, develop existing relationships with key clients and deliver fire safety engineering solutions
+ Drive behind the delivery of technical excellence, team engagement, and the go-to in developing their key clients in this discipline.
+ Be the expert to our clients and that all important first point of call.
+ Lead discussion with design team, building control and fire service.
+ Attend industry conferences to network and embrace industry trends and best practices
+ Supervise and train graduate engineers.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
To set you up for success in this role from day one (at a minimum) the following qualifications/experience are required:
+ A background in fire engineering preferably within a consultancy environment
+ A bachelor's degree or higher within Fire engineering
+ Ideally working towards becoming a Chartered engineer
+ The right to work in the UK
+ The ability to undertake works independently
+ The ability and desire to mentor and manage our young professionals
**Our People Are Our Greatest Asset**
At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.
**Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include:**
+ Private medical insurance
+ 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
+ Industry-leading contributory pension scheme
+ 4x life assurance
+ Income protection scheme
+ Discretionary bonus scheme
+ Employee assistance programme
+ Enhanced parental-related pay
+ Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts
+ Access to extensive technical training and resources
**Supporting Your Work-Life Balance**
We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business. We also offer:
+ Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish
+ Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year
+ Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
+ The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year
**A Commitment to Continuous Improvement**
Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team. Any modifications will be carefully considered to support our employees and the company's long-term goals.
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**_Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status._**
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
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Technical Director

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
**Company Overview**
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
**Job Overview**
Jensen Hughes have a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Technical Director to join our market leading Glasgow team and help us drive excellence across our projects and deliver world class life safety solutions to our varied client base into 2025! Our Glasgow team have had a record-breaking year with some truly impressive successes to shout about, now is a great time to join us.
**Why join us to grow your career:**
+ We are the largest fire consultancy in Europe with offices located in Belgium, Finland, Italy, and the UK & Ireland. Our reputation for providing innovative, design focused solutions has made us the consultant of choice for many of Europe's leading property clients.
+ As a senior professional Fire Engineer at Jensen Hughes, you will be an integral part of a dynamic senior technical team, working with our experienced Engineers alongside other teams including our Forensics division you will work on the industries leading technical projects.
+ Working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
**Responsibilities**
+ To maintain a high level of professional awareness of technical matters in the fire industry, assimilate and synthesise developing technical issues and provide updates and briefings as required.
+ Guiding our fire engineering professionals, along with advising and delivering complex solutions to large construction engineering projects within leading consultancies.
+ Taking control of current and future projects and ensuring that financial targets of the team are met and exceeded, develop existing relationships with key clients and deliver fire safety engineering solutions
+ Drive behind the delivery of technical excellence, team engagement, and the go-to in developing their key clients in this discipline.
+ Be the expert to our clients and that all important first point of call.
+ Lead discussion with design team, building control and fire service.
+ Attend industry conferences to network and embrace industry trends and best practices
+ Supervise and train graduate engineers.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
To set you up for success in this role from day one (at a minimum) the following qualifications/experience are required:
+ A background in fire engineering preferably within a consultancy environment
+ A bachelor's degree or higher within Fire engineering
+ Ideally working towards becoming a Chartered engineer
+ The right to work in the UK
+ The ability to undertake works independently
+ The ability and desire to mentor and manage our young professionals
**Our People Are Our Greatest Asset**
At Jensen Hughes, we know that our people are the foundation of our success. To attract and retain the best talent, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth.
**Our UK and Ireland Benefits Include:**
+ Private medical insurance
+ 33 days paid time off with an additional day after 3 years
+ Industry-leading contributory pension scheme
+ 4x life assurance
+ Income protection scheme
+ Discretionary bonus scheme
+ Employee assistance programme
+ Enhanced parental-related pay
+ Recognition and reward programmes to celebrate team efforts
+ Access to extensive technical training and resources
**Supporting Your Work-Life Balance**
We understand the importance of flexibility and balance. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit both you and the business. We also offer:
+ Flexible working hours and patterns including early Friday finish
+ Flexible holiday use over Christmas/New Year
+ Enhanced holiday entitlement after three years
+ The option to carry over up to five unused holiday days into the next year
**A Commitment to Continuous Improvement**
Our benefits represent a meaningful investment in both our people and the future of Jensen Hughes. We regularly review our benefits programme to ensure it aligns with statutory requirements, market trends, and the needs of our team. Any modifications will be carefully considered to support our employees and the company's long-term goals.
#LI-MR1
**_Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status._**
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
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