Technical Director

What You Will Do

• Lead the technical strategy and operational delivery across the full lifecycle of Etex drywall systems in the UK & Ireland

• Ensure all products and systems meet regulatory requirements and performance standards, embedding robust compliance processes across the business
• Guide and develop a high-performing technical team across development, service, site support, and competence
• Serve as the senior technical representative for Etex Building Performance in key industry forums, trade bodies and technical working groups
• Promote technical consistency and high standards across commercial, operational and manufacturing functions
• Collaborate with other Etex UK businesses to design and optimise system solutions using the full range of Etex products
• Support the long-term technical evolution of the drywall sector in line with Etex’s focus on innovation, sustainability and customer value
• Maintain strong engagement across national sites, with a regular presence in Bristol and travel as required to support teams and stakeholders

What You Will Bring

• Extensive experience in the construction product manufacturing sector with a deep understanding of drywall systems and their application

• Strong grasp of UK construction regulations, testing and certification frameworks and system design best practice
• Experience managing technical risk, compliance processes, and technical claims
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at all levels and represent the business externally
• A Degree in a relevant technical discipline such as architecture, engineering, construction or materials science
• Willing and able to travel regularly across the UK, with a consistent presence in Bristol

Why join us?

• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination