Technical Team Leader

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.