Element Materials Technology

About the Company

The Element Materials Technology Group is one of the world's leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services for a diverse range of products, materials, and technologies in advanced industrial supply chains where failure in use is not an option.

Headquartered in London, UK, Element's c.9,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists, work across a global network of over 270+ locations, support customers from early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production ensuring their products are safe and sustainable, and achieve market access.

In 2021, Element set out its new, industry leading environmental commitments, adopting science-based targets and committing to net zero emissions across its entire global business by 2035. These environmental commitments follow Element's achievement of the highest ESG ranking in the testing, inspection and certification industry from Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research and data.

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Company Name

Element Materials Technology

Job Title

Technical Manager

Job Description

**Job Title** Technical Manager **Role Summary** Lead and coordinate technical testing activities across global laboratories, ensuring accurate, on‑time results with minimal supervision. Manage laboratory operations, develop new capabilities, support future industries, and maintain accreditations while interfacing with commercial teams and clients. **Expactations** - Maintain laboratory safety and adherence to company policies. - Deliver integrated technical solutions globally. - Collaborate with internal and external resources to advance business opportunities. - Support zero defect and zero harm daily operations. **Key Responsibilities** - Provide general laboratory support, including contract review and reporting. - Drive development of new and existing testing capabilities (e.g., J1C, sub‑zero testing, nuclear, space). - Assist commercial teams and interact with customers to meet testing and certification needs. - Maintain and renew existing accreditations. - Create and execute a plan to utilize PWA approval in collaboration with commercial partners. - Support daily zero defect and zero harm initiatives. - Perform additional duties as reasonably requested. **Required Skills** - Working knowledge of laboratory safety protocols. - In-depth understanding of core engineering disciplines and testing concepts. - Advanced grasp of theories, principles, and concepts within the chosen field. - Proven leadership experience in developing integrated technical solutions. - Ability to leverage internal and external capabilities to enhance business prospects. - Strong analytical skills, including basic algebra and geometry. - Minimum of 15 years relevant experience post‑degree. - Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs routinely and >50 lbs occasionally. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). - Minimum of 15 years of post‑degree experience. - Relevant certifications in laboratory testing, safety compliance, or industry‑specific qualifications preferred.

Lancashire, United kingdom

On site

Senior

05-02-2026