At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage insulation processes and ensure compliance for roofing projects.
- Company: Join Sika, a global leader in specialty chemicals for the building sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, generous holiday, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Clear career progression opportunities within a supportive global company.
- Why this job: Take ownership of innovative insulation solutions and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in flat roof insulation design and knowledge of Building Regulations.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
We're looking for a Technical Insulation Manager to join our Building Envelope Technical Services team. This is a hybrid role, 80% office based with flexibility around core hours to support your lifestyle.
About Sika
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility.
About Building Envelope
Sika is a market leader manufacturer of roofing systems with an enviable track record both in the UK and across the globe. Sika manufactures, designs, and innovates an extensive range of flat roofing systems – our brands Sarnafil, Sikaplan, Sikalastic, and Sikashield are some of the most recognised throughout the globe for being the most durable, reliable, and sustainable solutions available. Our Technical team supports a wide range of flat roofing projects across the UK and are well established as industry experts.
Purpose of the Role
We are looking to take our insulation offering to the next level. As insulation forms a substantial part of our overall roofing system, we seek an experienced individual to manage the processes and systems that allow us to ensure that these components are designed, calculated, and specified correctly. Working across all insulation types including flat board and tapered schemes, this person will support our team to ensure they are selecting the right products for the right project.
What's In it for You?
The Opportunity: This newly created position creates an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the technical processes around insulation schemes. In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, we want to ensure that thermal proposals for a project are suitable, compliant, and cost-effective for our customers.
The Rewards: You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a sweep of great benefits, including:
- Holiday: 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid Working
- Core Hours Working
- A company pension contribution of up to 10%
- Private healthcare for you, with the option to add family
- Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
- Global Income Protection (PHI)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
- Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
- Selected discounted Sika products
The Support: You will report to the Head of Technical Services who will support and mentor you in your work. You will have the opportunity to undertake practical and theoretical training to support you during your establishment in the role. Sika offers additional training and assistance for all types of development where needed.
The Skills: A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including comprehensive local product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complemented by a global Sika Business School offering.
The Future: Roofing Technical Services offer a clear pathway of progression to Technical Management and beyond, with the opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.
Qualifications
What we need from you:
- A substantial working knowledge of flat roof insulation design
- A good knowledge of Building Regulations in relation to Fire and Part L
- The ability to manage different stakeholders through insulation supply routes
- A good work ethic with the ability to work alone or with a team
Additional Information: We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Locations
Technical Insulation Manager in Oakham, Rutland employer: Sika
Sika is an excellent employer that values work-life balance, offering a hybrid role with 80% office-based work and flexible hours to accommodate your lifestyle. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, Sika fosters a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the building envelope sector.
