Technical Manager, MPA Masonry

Job Title 

Technical Manager, Masonry

Line Manager

Mark Shepherd, Director, MPA Precast & MPA Masonry

Base Location

Leicester office as primary location.
London office or home based options considered.

Hours

Part time or full time options considered

The technical manager is a key member support resource. This team member will lead the technical committees of the product group, MPA Masonry, part of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and provide technical support for concrete block and aircrete product members and associates.

This team member will influence codes and standards and develop design and sustainability guidance that enables the specification of concrete and masonry in the UK.

This team member will contribute to the outreach and engagement with key stakeholders and influencers on behalf of the concrete and masonry sector. This includes representing the sector on national committees that review and create standards and regulation.

• Provide technical support for MPA Masonry, the sector group including manufacturers of concrete blocks, aircrete blocks, concrete bricks and mortars.
• Manage a portfolio of committees and projects as the lead contact for specific technical matters including conformity and performance.
• Attend meetings nationally (and on occasion internationally) to represent sector interests relating to the review, creation and updating of standards and regulation.
• Write responses to consultations and calls for input, in collaboration with members.
• Contribute to developing best practice guidance and key policy messages related to housing and concrete blocks, aircrete and masonry products.
• Maintain a close and regular dialogue with member company representatives to ensure their active participation in group activities.
• Provide the secretariat for product committees and provide coordination to the wider team in the delivery of required health and safety, sustainability, technical and marketing output.
• Represent MPA Masonry on key UK and European standards committees.
• To develop and maintain relationships with member and sector committees, within the construction industry and favourably influence them to specify masonry and concrete construction products.
• Deal with enquiries from members, Government agencies and stakeholders.
• Assist in the promotion of concrete, masonry, mortars as sustainable construction materials of choice as appropriate.
• To prepare and deliver new content/presentations, and where appropriate, organise specialist presentations from within the concrete and construction supply chain.
• To prepare and peer review text and content for website, PR and social media etc.
• Liaise with colleagues throughout MPA to ensure effective delivery of sector objectives.
• Provide progress reports, analysis and results of activity to members and to MPA.
• If required, other duties to support the organisation may be requested.
• Support other MPA Product Groups as required, including UK Concrete.

• The role requires knowledge of standards and regulation for concrete blocks and aircrete products.
• An understanding of standards and regulation for housing and masonry structures.
• Previous experience of industry committees and/or the development of standards and consensus across multi-disciplined contributors.  
• Ability to research emerging and new technology or technical areas.
• Be able to represent the masonry sector at a senior level to Government, industry and on national/international committees.
• Knowledge of masonry construction and the market for construction materials.
• Experience of a membership organization or trade body is preferable but not essential.
• Have experience dealing with multi-disciplinary groups and committees and successfully manage meetings that elicit direct response, feedback and/or direction.
• Track record of effective relationship management.Be able to prepare and confidently deliver technical and promotional presentations to audiences of construction industry professionals.
• Be confident and self-motivated when working alone as well as being able to deliver as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and a confident project manager and communicator.
• Have strong administration skills with a sound knowledge across the O365 suite e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Teams, Sharepoint, One Drive.
• Have an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure, managing several projects at once and ensuring deadlines are met within budget.