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Technical Team Leader

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Technical Team Leader

Location: Brentwood, Essex (Hybrid/Office-Based)

Salary: Competitive + Company Car or Car Allowance + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader to lead a busy technical design office within the construction engineering sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural or temporary works engineer with proven leadership skills to manage a high-performing technical team, support commercial activities, and drive operational excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day performance of the technical department, ensuring the delivery of safe, accurate, cost-effective engineering solutions while developing team capability and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the daily operations of the Technical Office to ensure efficient delivery of engineering projects.

* Oversee the production of high-quality, accurate and commercially viable engineering drawings, calculations, schedules and quotations.

* Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards across all technical activities.

* Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers and the commercial sales team.

* Promote engineering best practice and deliver a first-class technical service.

* Develop strong working relationships with sales teams to maximise technical resource and project delivery.

* Collaborate with technical teams across multiple regions to share knowledge and maintain consistent engineering standards.

* Work closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement and operational performance.

* Manage recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and ongoing development of engineering staff.

* Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and support career progression within the team.

* Communicate business objectives, technical updates and company initiatives effectively to the engineering team.

* Support strategic planning and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

* Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership is desirable.

* Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering or technical design team.

* Strong background in temporary works, formwork, falsework, scaffolding or structural engineering.

* Excellent knowledge of engineering design principles and construction methodologies.

* Experience producing or reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.

* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and project profitability.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Strong organisational and people management abilities.

* Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary.

* Company car or car allowance.

* Annual bonus opportunity.

* Pension scheme.

* Ongoing professional development and training.

* Career progression within a growing engineering business.

* Supportive and collaborative working environment.

* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team

Reference: 225371072

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Technical Team Leader

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£60k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Technical Team Leader

Location: Brentwood, Essex (Hybrid/Office-Based)

Salary: Competitive + Company Car or Car Allowance + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader to lead a busy technical design office within the construction engineering sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural or temporary works engineer with proven leadership skills to manage a high-performing technical team, support commercial activities, and drive operational excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day performance of the technical department, ensuring the delivery of safe, accurate, cost-effective engineering solutions while developing team capability and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the daily operations of the Technical Office to ensure efficient delivery of engineering projects.

* Oversee the production of high-quality, accurate and commercially viable engineering drawings, calculations, schedules and quotations.

* Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards across all technical activities.

* Provide technical guidance and engineering support to customers and the commercial sales team.

* Promote engineering best practice and deliver a first-class technical service.

* Develop strong working relationships with sales teams to maximise technical resource and project delivery.

* Collaborate with technical teams across multiple regions to share knowledge and maintain consistent engineering standards.

* Work closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement and operational performance.

* Manage recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and ongoing development of engineering staff.

* Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and support career progression within the team.

* Communicate business objectives, technical updates and company initiatives effectively to the engineering team.

* Support strategic planning and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

* Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards chartership is desirable.

* Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering or technical design team.

* Strong background in temporary works, formwork, falsework, scaffolding or structural engineering.

* Excellent knowledge of engineering design principles and construction methodologies.

* Experience producing or reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.

* Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and project profitability.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Strong organisational and people management abilities.

* Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary.

* Company car or car allowance.

* Annual bonus opportunity.

* Pension scheme.

* Ongoing professional development and training.

* Career progression within a growing engineering business.

* Supportive and collaborative working environment.

* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team
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Reference: 225371072

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