Head of Framing

Job Description

East Yorkshire Hybrid role (factory client site & home working)
Company Car or Allowance Bonus Benefits

Are you a technically minded leader with deep experience in Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) or SFS systems
This is a rare opportunity to build a new division from the ground up shaping product development accreditation and go-to-market strategy for a leading UK steel fabrication and manufacturing business.

The Opportunity

Youll take full ownership of developing and launching a load-bearing wall framing system that complements an already established steel fabrication operation.
Over a 12-month roadmap youll deliver all required certifications build a capable in-house design and estimating function and position the business as a recognised player in the LGSF market.

Once operational youll lead the framing division combining technical commercial and strategic oversight across design estimating project delivery and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Accreditation & Compliance: Achieve SCI/NHBC certification oversee fire testing design literature and technical documentation.

• Capability Building: Recruit mentor and develop internal design and estimating teams to enable scalable project delivery.

• Sales Enablement: Support the wider sales function with technical expertise helping them confidently promote framing systems to new and existing clients.

• Market Positioning: Drive recognition in both the load-bearing and SFS infill sectors through innovation performance and customer engagement.

• Commercial Growth: Establish pricing models lead bids and ensure profitable project delivery from tender through to invoice.

Skills & Experience

• Proven background in light gauge steel framing structural steel or off-site construction.

• Experience with fire testing system certification and design compliance (SCI/NHBC).

• Understanding of estimating and engineering for LGSF/SFS.

• Competent with design tools such as CAD Bluebeam or similar.

• Commercial acumen with experience driving technical sales or product development.

• HNC (or above) in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.

• Full UK driving licence.

Whats On Offer

• Salary up to 80000 depending on experience.

• Company car or allowance plus annual bonus.

• 25 days holiday bank holidays.

• Pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee).

• Flexible hybrid working combine home site and factory presence.

• The chance to create and lead a new product line within an established well-resourced manufacturer.