Retaining Wall Specialist

We are a leading manufacturer of high-quality precast concrete products to the construction industry throughout the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, technical expertise and reliable solutions to contractors, developers, civil engineering companies and merchants.

Cobblestone-finish Retainer-Rock wall with end returns running along a country lane
Location
Telford, TF7 4QW
Type
Full-time

Key Responsibilities

At Elite Precast, we are all about teamwork and continuous improvement to ensure we offer the best solution for customers.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Retaining Wall Specialist to develop growth and technical support of our Retainer-Rock® retaining wall system, along with our walling systems. This role combines technical expertise, business development and project support to drive specification, sales and successful project completion, providing guidance to customers, engineers, contractors and developers throughout the project lifecycle, becoming the go-to person for all things walling.

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities

  • Build relationships with engineers, groundworks, developers, contractors, local authorities, architects and consultants.

  • Manage enquiries from initial contact through to project competition

  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of projects and specifications

  • Provide technical advice, pre-construction and post-sale support

  • Review project requirements, drawings and site conditions to recommend suitable walling systems

  • Assist customers with layouts, quantities, installation and project planning

  • Support the preparation of technical documentation, design guidance and installation manuals.

  • Prepare quotations and estimates

  • Work closely with production and despatch to ensure smooth project execution

  • Support contractors during installation, providing practical guidance on best practices

  • Support the development of new products and market sectors

Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience within retaining walls, civil engineering or related construction sectors

  • Technical understand of retaining wall design and construction

  • Experience in a technical sales, specification sales or project management role

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability

  • Organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Customer-focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude

  • Team player with the ability to work independently

In return, the successful candidate will be rewarded with:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • A competitive salary

  • Workplace pension

  • Ongoing professional development and training

  • Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an innovative retaining wall system.

  • Promotion opportunities in line with our succession planning strategy

  • On-site parking (free)

  • Guaranteed time off at Christmas

How to apply

If you are interested, please email your CV to lou@eliteprecast.co.uk

No agencies, thank you

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