Technical Advisor – Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

Mitchell Maguire

Technical Advisor – Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

Job Title: Technical Advisor – Roofing & Waterproofing Systems

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Industry Sector: Technical Advisor, Technical Support, Product Advisor, Specification Executive, Specification Manager, Specification Consultant, Technical Manager, Technical Consultant, Specifications, Flat Roofer, Site Technician, Surveyor, Building Surveyors, Architects, Refurbishment and Specialist Roofing & Waterproofing Sub-Contractors

Location: Preston or surrounding areas

Remuneration: £35,000 – £45,000

Benefits: Full Comprehensive Benefits

The role of the Technical Advisor – Roofing & Waterproofing Systems will involve:

* Technical Advisor position dealing with a range of liquid roofing systems for either waterproofing or fully built up roofing systems; which encompasses waterproofing, insulation, roof lights, edge trims and VCL (vapour control layer)

* Working closely with the external sales team who are gaining the specifications with predominantly building surveyors, but also some architects, health authorities, education and other major specifiers

* Majority of your time will be spent generating specifications received by the sales team

* Dealing with quotations of products

* Undertaking product training for sub-contractors and installers

* Providing technical advice to customers around the product range

* Occasionally meeting with suppliers and attending industry events

* Project sizes can vary from 20m2 up to 2,000m2

The ideal applicant will be a Technical Advisor – Roofing & Waterproofing Systems with:

* Must have technical experience within the building envelope market sector (roofing, flat roofing, coatings, cladding, brickwork, and facades)

* Ideally will have experience dealing with specifications

* Ideally will have an understanding of condition reports

* Ideally familiar with building regulations and processes

* Ideally able to utilise existing customer contacts with building surveyors and potentially architects

* Specific flat roofing knowledge of: waterproofing, insulation, roof lights, edge trims, VCL Vapour control layer, is advantageous

* Energy and enthusiasm with a willingness to learn

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Technical Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Technical Construction Jobs, Technical Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within: Technical Advisor, Technical Support, Product Advisor, Specification Executive, Specification Manager, Specification Consultant, Technical Manager, Technical Consultant, Specifications, Flat Roofer, Site Technician, Surveyor, Building Surveyors, Architects, Refurbishment and Specialist Roofing & Waterproofing Sub-Contractors