Technical Manager

NW31183 Technical Manager £80,000 - £100,000 DOE Stevenage Alecto Recruitment are partnering with a market leader within the odour and emissions sector who are actively looking for a Technical Manager to join their growing team. The successful candidate will ideally have a technical sales background in the Anaerobic Digestion or Energy from Waste sector. Package: £80,000 - £100,000 Basic Salary Car Allowance Pension Private Medical Bonus Structure Primary Responsibilities - Technical Manager: New Business Development (BD) Technical Support: Participate in every new business development call for projects over £300k (approximately 3 calls per week, each lasting 30 minutes). Be knowledgeable about the capabilities of various equipment and provide high-level solutions. Willing to undertake site visits across the UK and EU, approximately 4 days per month. Sales Technical Support: Assist the sales team throughout each project by providing technical specifications. Offer expertise in project costings, thoroughly understanding cost structures, and confirming key USPs. Have a strong grasp of competitors' solutions and be able to highlight our advantages. Provide support for value engineering, research and development (R&D) when required. Create plant layout drawings and verify quote details and specifications for accuracy. Aid in clarifying high-level wiring diagrams and other customer-related interfaces. Have a solid understanding of plant service and maintenance to answer customer inquiries, including cost considerations. Conduct CAPEX (capital expenditure) and OPEX (operational expenditure) studies. Offer consultative support, ensuring that our systems remain central to the solution. Work on plant space solutions in agreement with NPD (New Product Development) for any deviations from the standard range. Be knowledgeable in olfactometry and ventilation effectiveness and be able to communicate these concepts clearly. Establish a knowledge base for team training and assist in training the sales team. Handle other technical tasks as required. Specification Support: Ensure that the specifications match the capabilities of our equipment, flagging any misalignments and offering solutions. Create and negotiate derogation schedules and research costs when necessary. Understand and take responsibility for performance guarantees. Verify testing kits, associated costs, and other control requirements, confirming when PLC is needed. Attend design review meetings to ensure alignment. Management: Coordinate project development requirements, holding the team accountable for deadlines. Regularly communicate with the technical design engineer to address design issues and assist in troubleshooting. Provide frequent updates to the MD on design challenges and resource needs. Manage the team, including conducting regular reviews and overseeing the team's annual budget. Key Role Requirements: Personable, professional, and highly articulate. Essential: Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or similar Engineering discipline. Strong technical aptitude with a problem-solving approach. Previous experience as a Technical or Sales Director/Manager in the Anaerobic Digestion or Energy from Waste sectors is highly desirable. Ability to adapt customer requirements to fit within our systems. In-depth knowledge of our systems and their operation. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to process complex information. Proven management experience in building and leading a team within a technical engineering industry. Spend 4 weeks working with the production line, commissioning, and installation team to gain hands-on experienceINDW