Coating Technical Manager
Reference: 886870
Location: Burnley
Type: Perm, Full-time
Sector: Energy and Infrastructure
Description
Our client is a leading global expert in the provision of welding and coating services and operates in several jurisdictions around the world.
The Role
Reporting to the Global Technical Director, the Coating Technical Manager will provide operational and people management for a team consisting of Technical Subject Matter Experts, including: Coating Engineers, Coating QC Inspectors, a Document Controller and a Laboratory Testing Coordinator.
The role holder will ensure departmental goals align with company-wide objectives, oversee day-to-day operations, develop talent, and drive continuous improvement across the function.
Key Responsibilities
Providing strategic and operational leadership for a technical department comprising subject matter experts, engineers, inspectors, and technical support functions
Translating company strategy into clear departmental objectives, KPIs, and actionable plans
Overseeing day-to-day departmental operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery
Defining, maintaining, and continuously improving technical competency standards in line with business and regulatory requirements
Assigning appropriate technical leadership to projects, ensuring effective ownership of technical documentation, testing, and delivery
Reviewing and improving departmental processes, workflows, and governance frameworks
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, materials, and emerging technologies
Ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety requirements, and industry standards
Managing departmental budgets, monitoring expenditure, and approving spend within agreed limits
Leading performance management, coaching, mentoring, and development of technical staff
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training activities in partnership with HR
Acting as a key technical representative in cross-functional and senior leadership forums
Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and external partners
Reporting departmental performance and improvement initiatives to senior management
Promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience
Job Specific Education Required:
Science-based Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification
Work Experience Required:
Proven experience managing a technical, operational, or specialist function
Extensive experience in departmental or functional management
Skills & Knowledge Required:
Strong leadership and strategic planning capability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident presenter
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively
Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflict, and drive performance
High levels of organisation, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
Strong influencing and people management skills, with credibility at senior level
Ability to work effectively across disciplines and build internal and external relationships
Ability to translate market and client needs into material and process performance requirements
Experience operating within structured business management systems and translating high-level organisational strategy into realistic, actionable plans
Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.