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Technical Engineering Manager
Location: Sussex, UK (Remote/Hybrid options available for the right candidate) Salary: £60,000 per annum
TEC Container Solutions is a leading provider of specialist equipment for the asphalt, bitumen, and construction industries, delivering innovative engineering solutions to clients worldwide. With customers in over 50 countries, they work on exciting, high-impact projects with some of the world’s largest oil and construction companies. Their solutions play a critical role in global infrastructure, and they pride themselves on engineering excellence, innovation, and reliability. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Technical Manager on a full time basis to play a key role in driving their engineering and product development forward.
The Role
As a Technical Manager, you will form the technical backbone of our company, ensuring that engineering solutions meet customer needs while driving innovation and efficiency. You will work closely with the Sales and Engineering teams, manage supplier relationships, and oversee product design and development. This is a hands-on role that requires a mix of technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Support: Represent our technical expertise in design meetings, exploring customers requirements and tailoring our offering.
- Project Coordination: Ensure clear communication and alignment between Sales and Engineering teams.
- Innovation & Problem-Solving: Drive new engineering ideas and ensure efficient, intelligent solutions.
- Project Delivery: Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Supplier Management: Source and manage manufacturing suppliers, acting as the technical point of contact and enforcing quality control.
- Documentation & Compliance: Improve standard documentation (drawings, manuals, installation guides) and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
- Design & Development: Oversee SolidWorks-based design work and ensure all engineering outputs meet the highest quality.
- Maintenance Strategy: Develop a tank maintenance programme and establish strategic partnerships worldwide to support maintenance work.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an experienced, detail-oriented engineering professional who thrives on challenges and driving technical excellence.
Experience & Qualifications:
- 8+ years in engineering
- At least 2 years in the asphalt, bitumen, or construction industries.
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- Experience coordinating projects, timelines, and budgets.
- Proven background in managing manufacturing suppliers and enforcing quality control. • Strong technical knowledge of liquid flow systems (pipework, valves, heating, etc.).
- Ability to read technical drawings and create P&IDs.
- SolidWorks proficiency is essential.
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to create intelligent, practical solutions.
- Highly organised and detail oriented.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and guide engineering staff.
- Comfortable working under pressure and handling multiple projects.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Commercial awareness in engineering projects.
Location & Travel:
- Full time role
- Willingness to travel as required.
Why Join?
- Work on exciting global projects with industry-leading clients.
- Be part of a company with a strong international presence, delivering engineering solutions to customers in over 50 countries.
- Join a dynamic team where your contributions have a real impact.
- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Shape the future of our products and drive innovation in a fast-moving industry.
If you’re an experienced Technical Manager looking for a role where you can drive innovation and take ownership of engineering projects, we want to hear from you!
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