Framework Technical Director - Drylining

What you’ll be doing:

Act as a technical authority and design lead across priority frameworks and commercial sector projects.

• Influence system design and specification decisions at early RIBA stages, ensuring optimal technical solutions are adopted.
• Provide expert guidance on system performance, including acoustics, fire, structural and compliance considerations.
• Work closely with architects, consultants and contractors to integrate Saint‑Gobain systems into project designs.
• Lead the technical development of specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements and company strategy.
• Support and guide internal teams with technical direction and complex solution development.
• Drive technical value engineering, ensuring solutions are both compliant and commercially effective.

• Strong background in technical specification, system design or engineering within construction.
• Deep understanding of construction processes, project delivery and design decision‑making.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical standards, test data and system performance requirements (e.g. fire, acoustics, structures).
• Proven experience influencing design teams, consultants and senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating as a technical lead on complex, multi‑stakeholder projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, practical solutions.

Saint‑Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of ‘Making the World a Better Home’. We play a part in improving daily life through high‑performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint‑Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

At Saint‑Gobain, we’re always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We’ll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can’t promise to meet every request when we’re recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person. We look forward to hearing from you!