Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow. Job Title: Technical Advisor - Flat Function: Technical Location: Milton Keynes Reporting to: Head of Technical & After Sales Services Direct Reports: None Job Grade: P1 Standard Hours (inc shift pattern): 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday BMI UK&I have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Technical Advisor - Flat to join our team. Role Summary Working with the Senior Technical Advisor and Technical & After Sales Manager the role is responsible for delivering market-leading technical support to all our customer groups, both internal and external. Working in the local business environment, face to face with other stakeholders including & Technical Specification Managers & Tapered Scheme Advisors. Using your knowledge and experience you will use your technical, organisational and decision making skills to drive the Technical function to meet local business and BMI Group requirements.The position will play a vital role in ensuring the integrity, safety, regulation and environmental compliance of our design specifications while delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective membrane design solutions to meet the customer expectations. As the Technical Advisor - Flat, your key responsibilities will be: Provide technical advice to customers and internal sales teams in line with BMI and BS Standards. Offer detailed technical support for a defined flat technical area of expertise. Support the creation of system specifications ensuring all specifications produced are compliant with internal and external standards. Ensure all system specifications and site inspections are created and logged in the CRM/SpecMaster systems. Carryout Wind Uplift, U - Value & Drainage calculation to support the BMI Specification. Offer installation advice, in line with BMI Instructions. by phone or electronic communication. Ensure basic technical questions can be answered for all roofing areas and seek support of experts in other fields where required. Play an active role in developing Technical Services systems. Your key skills and experience will include: Degree (or equivalent) in a construction discipline. A good standard of technical ability in flat roofing and building construction. Excellent administrative and organisational skills. Proficient IT skills, training given on internal systems. Excellent communication and listening skills. Ability to work independently, but at the same time work closely within a supportive team environment. Able to read and understand technical drawings with an understanding of construction related terminology, although training will be given. CAD/BIM (Revit) Drawing experience. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage/prioritise own workload. Previous experience of working in the flat roofing industry (Merchants, Contractors) - Desirable If you do not have all key skills but still feel like you would be a good fit, please still apply and we will consider your application based on merit and experience. About BMI BMI is a new name backed-up with over 180 years of roofing experience and knowledge. Bringing together some of the industry’s most trusted local brands such as Redland & Icopal to become the largest supplier of both flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe. With over 120 production facilities across Europe, Africa and Asia, and more than 9,800 employees worldwide, we're well positioned to offer an unparalleled level of experience and innovation to our clients. Our roofing products and systems are designed and manufactured in the UK. We have multiple manufacturing sites and distribution depots across the UK and Ireland with our UK&I Head Office based in Milton Keynes and our industry-leading BMI Academy is based in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. Across these sites we offer a wide range of opportunities; from dedicated sales managers and technical experts to skilled operators in our plants, we value every role in the BMI Team and are united in delivering excellence for our customers and becoming the best roofing and waterproofing solutions company in the world. We are One BMI. We embrace and recognise our differences and unique qualities across all of our people and the value these bring. We inspire, connect and empower our people and seek to proactively engage the communities in which we serve. We continually focus on creating an inclusive culture where everyone contributes and thrives, where our people feel valued for who they are, have a sense of belonging, and do their best every single day. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability or any other reason, please let us know by contacting ukrecruitmentbmigroup.com. A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be. Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.