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