With annual revenues of c. €2 billion, over 11,000 employees, 152 production facilities and operations across over 40 countries in Europe, Asia and South Africa, our client is comfortably the largest manufacturer of residential and commercial roofs in Europe.

The know-how and experience in flat roofing systems are concentratedand centralised at the Technical Centre with colleagues in locations in Germany, Netherlands, France and the UK. Headed by Technology Managers the various flat roofing technologies in the Group are covered by interdisciplinary and international teams and supported by functional experts for design, customer interaction and validation. The key task of the organisation is to drive roofing innovation while limiting the risk and ensure that solutions are fit for purpose.

The Director Technical Center for Flat Roofing will develop a clear vision for each of the relevant Technology fields taking a holistic view from supply and raw material availability to Technology trends to current and future capabilities of the company and mid to long-term customer demands in close exchange with the company Management Team. In addition, this person will provide guidance and coaching to the Technology Directors and provide support for the formulation and execution of Technology Strategies in Flat Roofing and Waterproofing and keep an overview of budget and investments.