Technical Manager - - 38641 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Dimond Structural, a leader in the structural market, thrives in a fast-paced, competitive industry. Known for quality products, innovative solutions, and customer-focused service, Dimond’s commitment to excellence has positioned it as a trusted name in roofing and structural systems across New Zealand.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Manager - Structural who will drive Dimond’s technical leadership in the roofing industry. This role will focus on providing expert technical solutions, enhancing Dimond’s brand reputation, and ensuring our products and systems deliver value and innovation to customers. Collaborating closely with the specification, sales, and marketing teams, the Technical Manager will be pivotal in making Dimond the first choice for roofing and structural systems.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Technical Leadership: Enhance Dimond’s technical knowledge, secure project specifications, develop accurate, bespoke designs, and offer innovative solutions.
Customer Engagement & Support: Build relationships with key clients, architects, engineers and specifiers; conduct regional visits; and deliver technical training and support.
Product & Industry Expertise: Oversee and update technical literature, drive growth in emerging product areas, and stay informed on industry trends and market activities, using insights to inform strategy.
Technical Resource Management: Ensure Dimond’s technical data and materials are updated and accessible, manage a secure system for information, and lead training sessions for staff and partners.

Skills & Qualifications

This is a varied role where you will need to utilise your technical skills and expert communication skills to work with a range of internal and external customers.

To support this, you will need:

New Zealand qualification in Engineering (Structural)
Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical role within the building industry
Proficiency with CAD and BIM design within the New Zealand building industry.
Strong understanding of AS/ NZS 4600:2005, AS 1397:2001 & AS/NZS2327:2017
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.

What We Offer

At Dimond Structural, you will be part of a forward-thinking team in a company that values technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. We provide opportunities for growth and innovation, allowing you to make a real impact in the industry and our employees enjoy numerous benefits including a generous Employee Share Scheme, Employee Education Fund for you and dependents, leading Parental Leave policy, company discounts and much more.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. Our diversity is one of the things that make us better together. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.