Marshalls PLC
Technical Manager - Water Management
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Technical Manager - Water Management
Field Based
Competitive Salary, company car & benefits
At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing, and landscaping solutions. Today, we support the people who design, build, and maintain the homes, schools, hospitals, streets, and infrastructure that communities across the UK rely on. Built on generations of expertise, we're known for quality, innovation, and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. We're proud of our heritage, excited by what's next, and committed to helping our colleagues grow, develop, and make a real difference. Together, we're building tomorrow's world.
Our operations are organized into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Here, in the Building Products division, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our Technical Team and take responsibility for providing technical leadership across the Water Management concrete manufacturing business.
Manufacturing is where our products come to life, turning innovative designs and engineering expertise into high-quality solutions that support critical infrastructure projects across the UK. Through technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a commitment to innovation, we create robust and reliable precast concrete solutions that give customers confidence in the products they install today and trust will perform for generations to come.
So, what’s the mission?
This is a field-based role requiring extensive travel across our Water Management manufacturing network. The primary locations are Mells, Pollington, and West Lane, and applicants must be suitably located and able to travel regularly between these sites, including at short notice, to support operational and business requirements.
Combining expertise in precast concrete technology, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles, the role ensures products are compliant, fit for purpose, and manufactured through robust, efficient, and repeatable processes. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, New Product Development, Quality, Procurement, and Materials Development teams, the role will drive improvements in product quality, manufacturing performance, cost efficiency, sustainability, and process capability, supporting the continued delivery of industry-leading solutions for our customers.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across the Water Management product portfolio, ensuring products, materials, and processes meet quality, performance, and compliance requirements.
- Lead the development and optimization of concrete mix designs, manufacturing processes, and technical standards to improve product quality and operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cost reduction, sustainability, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Support new product development and innovation, providing technical expertise from concept through to production launch.
- Lead technical investigations, problem-solving activities, and root cause analysis to resolve complex production, quality, and customer issues.
- Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Materials Development teams to deliver business objectives.
- Develop technical capability across manufacturing teams through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
- Monitor technical and manufacturing performance, identifying opportunities to improve resilience, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Support sales with customer queries and support in a solution-based thinking.
- Drive the Marshalls low carbon product initiative through internal and external collaboration.
What are the mission-critical skills?
You will be an experienced technical professional from a precast concrete, concrete products, or similar manufacturing environment, with strong knowledge of concrete technology, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement. You'll be comfortable leading technical projects, solving complex production challenges, and influencing stakeholders across the business.
- Experience in a technical, manufacturing engineering, or concrete technology role.
- Strong knowledge of concrete mix design, materials, and product performance.
- Proven track record of manufacturing process improvement and problem-solving.
- Understanding of concrete standards, testing, and compliance requirements.
- Experience leading technical investigations, trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Engineering, Concrete Technology, Materials, Construction, or a related discipline.
- Willingness to travel between UK manufacturing sites.
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Desirable:
- Specific Water Management/ Civils experience.
- Qualification in Concrete Technology.
- Professional engineering membership.
- Lean Six Sigma or project management qualification.
Why join Marshalls?
Our colleagues have been at the heart of Marshalls for generations and will continue to be the driving force behind our success for generations to come. That's why we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, grow their careers, and realize their potential. Visit www.marshalls.co.uk/careers to learn more about us!
Your technical expertise will have a direct impact on product quality, manufacturing performance, and future innovation. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change, influence strategic decisions, and help deliver industry-leading precast concrete solutions.
What's in it for you?
- Company Car
- Flexible and hybrid working, with two days a week at our Head Office in Elland.
- 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays (35 days in Scotland).
- Guaranteed Christmas shutdown.
- Healthcare Cash Plan, helping towards dental, optical, prescriptions, and much more.
- Enhanced family leave policies, available from day one.
- 5% employer matched pension scheme.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee discounts on Marshalls and Marley products.
- Discounts with hundreds of leading retailers.
- Access to the Marshalls Wellbeing Centre, supporting your Move, Money, and Mind goals.
- Share Purchase Scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace at Marshalls. You're unique, and we want you to bring your whole self to work every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical responsibility, it's the right thing to do. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. At Marshalls, you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself.
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Applications close on 11th September
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