Head of Technical Industries

Head of Technical Industries – Digital Construction & Built Environment Location: UK – Hybrid Working Salary: £90,000 + Excellent Package Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Technical Industries to join a leading, internationally recognised organisation, driving industry engagement, commercial growth and digital transformation across construction and the wider built environment.

This strategic leadership position will focus on accelerating the adoption of global industry standards, developing influential partnerships and identifying new growth opportunities across sectors including energy, defence, aerospace, automotive and infrastructure.

With construction and the built environment representing the immediate priority, you will build on an established industry presence while shaping the longer-term growth strategy across adjacent technical industries. Role & Responsibilities Develop and deliver a three-year growth strategy, increasing membership, revenue and adoption of industry standards.

Lead business development across construction and the built environment, identifying and converting new commercial opportunities. Evaluate emerging markets and adjacent sectors, developing business cases, strategic partnerships and new propositions.

Build and maintain senior relationships across construction, government, regulators, trade associations and technology providers. Drive adoption of digital identification, product data, traceability and asset management solutions, including QR codes and RFID.

Influence industry policy and digital transformation initiatives, including building safety, sustainability and digital product passports. Lead, mentor and develop a specialist industry engagement team, driving performance against strategic objectives.

Collaborate with senior leadership and wider business functions to deliver sustainable growth. Skills & Experience Significant experience within construction, the built environment, construction products, engineering or asset management, with an established senior industry network.

Strong understanding of global identification and data standards, including their application across supply chains, product identification and information sharing. Proven business development experience, including market expansion, commercial strategy, pipeline development and revenue growth.

Demonstrable experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing senior industry leaders, government bodies, regulators and strategic partners. Understanding of industry regulation, digital transformation, product data and emerging technologies.

Commercially astute, entrepreneurial and strategically minded, with the ability to translate opportunities into measurable results. Benefits Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working. 25 days annual leave plus bank ...

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