Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Technical Director (Global Flooring Projects)
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Technical Director (Global Flooring Projects)
£85,000 - £100,000 + Bonus (OTE £105,000 - £120,000) + Progression + International Travel + Company Vehicle + Company Benefits
Location
Clapham - Hybrid / International Travel
About the Role
Are you a senior technical leader from the commercial flooring industry looking to take ownership of global technical operations, being the go-to technical specialist on landmark international projects while driving product innovation and technical excellence?
This globally recognised manufacturer specialises in professional performance flooring and staging systems for the dance, theatre, entertainment, education and live events industries. For over 45 years, the business has supplied world-renowned venues and organisations across more than 100 countries, earning a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and quality while continuing to expand internationally.
In this role, you will lead the Group's global technical function, providing strategic and operational leadership across engineering, product development, manufacturing and technical support. Working closely with international sales, project management and manufacturing teams, you will oversee new product development, support major global projects, develop technical standards and ensure the company's products continue to set the benchmark for quality, performance and innovation.
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This role would suit a senior technical leader from a commercial flooring or performance flooring background looking to take ownership of a global technical function within a market-leading manufacturer, working on prestigious international projects while influencing future product innovation and business growth.
Responsibilities
- Leading the Group's global technical function across engineering, product development and technical support
- Providing expert technical guidance throughout the sales and project lifecycle
- Developing technical specifications, engineering drawings and installation methodologies
- Supporting major international projects with technical solutions, site inspections and problem resolution
- Leading new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Working closely with manufacturing to improve product quality, performance and production efficiency
- Supporting sales teams with technical presentations, quotations and tender documentation
- Mentoring National Technical Managers and delivering technical training across the Group
- International leadership role with regular overseas travel
The Person
- Technical Director, Head of Technical, Senior Technical Manager or similar
- Extensive commercial flooring, performance flooring, PVC flooring or engineered timber flooring experience
- Strong CAD and technical drawing experience
- Proven experience leading technical teams, product development and engineering projects
- Willing to travel internationally
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BBBH25974E
Keywords
Technical, Director, Head of, Manager, Commercial, Flooring, Performance Stage, Engineering, Manufacturing, CAD, International Projects, Construction Products, London, Greater London, Hybrid, Global Travel
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Equal Opportunities Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Flooring Installer, Flooring Supervisor, or similar
- Commercial flooring, performance flooring or similar
- Looking to move off-the-tools
- Happy to travel internationally as required
- CAD experience
- Full UK driving licence
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