Head of Framing

East Yorkshire - Hybrid role (factory, client site & home working)

£60,000 - £80,000 + 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

You'll 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, you'll 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, you'll 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.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £80,000, 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.