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Group Technical Manager - Reinforced Concrete REWARDS : c£65,000 to £72,000 plus generous management bonus, car/allowance, various other flexible benefit options (purchase leave. Health cash plan. Cycle to work etc) LOCATION – Slough, Watford, Hayes, Hounslow, Guildford, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Ruislip, Harrow THE COMPANY: Excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business with a strong reputation and a genuine leader in the manufacture of Rebar/Reinforced structural concrete construction solutions. We are looking for a Technical Manager to advise at Group Level both internally and externally to ensure future growth. You will be actively involved with identifying major projects, prefabrication opportunities (both onsite and from design drawings), as well as recommending additional ideas for new solutions and services. The role will involve a mixture of office based, and site-based work, with a huge focus on London and some National Travel. THE ROLE: This is a pivotal role within the business and an important one in its future success. The role involves supporting the Group business from a technical standpoint providing offsite reinforcement solutions to improve program and buildability on site. You will manage multiple relationships including working closely with Consulting Engineers, Main Contractor and Prefabrication teams. You will provide technical advice both internally and externally. You will be actively involved in: * Developing a clear strategy to improve onsite engineering services that support world class manufacturing methods * Managing multiple projects within the technical team. * Identifying solutions/offsite fabrication methods via regular meetings with clients at design stage as well as throughout the build process, presenting these solutions and then managing the project from tender through to delivery * Analyzing specifications to produce accurate models/drawings, price estimates and production schedules, and checking the technical drawings of others * Answering any technical queries as required from both customers and internal teams. * Ensure that the sales team are kept informed of any developments relevant to their accounts. * Ensuring that products can be made safely and efficiently and transportation limitations considered * Checking conformance with any BIM considerations THE APPLICANT: * You will have a Civil Engineering or Structural Concrete background, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with reinforced concrete products. * You may have knowledge of rebar/concrete from a design aspect or from a practical perspective working on site * Strong understanding of offsite reinforcement solutions and their use within construction methodology * Able to explain technical concepts confidently and fluently to both skilled and unskilled audience. * Exceptional project management skills * Strong CAD skills, with the ability to produce 3D Concrete models. ** If you have some of these skills, but not all, we would still love to hear from you (as long as you understand reinforced concrete), as there may be an opportunity to join at a slightly more junior level and ‘grow into the role’. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS * Advanced user in AutoCAD and 3D modelling. * Proficient in Word and Excel with some knowledge of Revit, Navisworks and PowerPoint