Technical Manager

Chappell Enterprises UK • Full-time • Remote (UK) • 2d ago

Technical Manager

Are you an experienced sports turf professional with strong technical knowledge across pitch performance, testing, agronomy and data interpretation?

We are looking for a Technical Manager to take a senior technical leadership role within a growing international sports turf consultancy, helping to maintain and develop standards across testing, data collection, consultancy, analysis and reporting.

This is a hands-on position combining technical leadership with practical project delivery. You will act as a key technical authority within the business, supporting consultants and clients, leading the technical delivery of major projects and tournaments, and contributing to the development of new services, research and technology.

It is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant sports turf expertise who wants to influence technical standards, develop other consultants and play a meaningful role in the future of sports surface performance.

About the business
We are an international sports turf consultancy specialising in testing, performance analysis, technical consultancy and the development of technology within professional sport.

Working across professional sport, international tournaments, governing bodies and major technical projects, we combine practical sports turf expertise with testing, data and analysis to help clients understand, manage and improve the performance of natural and hybrid playing surfaces.

As the business continues to develop, we are looking for an experienced technical professional who can help strengthen our technical capability while contributing to new methodologies, services and industry developments.

The role
As Technical Manager, you will provide technical leadership across the consultancy team and act as a key point of authority for sports turf testing, assessment, data interpretation and technical recommendations.

You will establish and maintain standards across technical delivery, review consultant reports and outputs, provide guidance on laboratory results and ensure clients receive accurate, consistent and practical recommendations.

Alongside this leadership responsibility, you will remain actively involved in project delivery, including site assessments, technical inspections, major sporting events, client briefings and the preparation and review of technical reports.

You will also help develop the technical capability of the wider team and contribute to research, innovation and new service development.

What you'll be doing

Leading technical standards across sports turf testing, data collection, analysis, consultancy and reporting
Reviewing consultant reports and technical outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality
Interpreting laboratory and testing results and translating findings into clear, practical recommendations
Leading the technical delivery of tournaments, major projects and multi-site programmes
Carrying out sports turf site assessments, technical inspections and pitch performance evaluations
Preparing, reviewing and issuing technical reports
Delivering client briefings, technical walkthroughs and presentations
Providing technical guidance and support to consultants throughout project delivery
Supporting clients with technical sports turf and pitch performance requirements
Developing the technical capability of the consultancy team through training, mentoring and knowledge sharing
Training consultants in testing methods, equipment use, data interpretation and reporting
Establishing technical guidance, quality standards and best practice
Supporting research and development projects and identifying opportunities for new technical services and methodologies
Contributing to areas including benchmarking, predictive modelling, remote monitoring and seasonal performance analytics
Representing the business at industry events and with governing bodies
Producing technical presentations, industry articles, technical papers and educational content
Working closely with Commercial, Operations and Project Management teams on new opportunities, services and client requirements

What we're looking for

BSc (Hons) in Sports Turf Science and Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification
Strong technical experience within sports turf, agronomy, pitch performance or a closely related discipline
Proven experience of sports turf testing, assessment and data interpretation
Strong understanding of natural and hybrid sports surfaces
Experience reviewing technical reports and providing constructive technical feedback
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confidence presenting technical information to clients, governing bodies and industry audiences
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A collaborative, proactive and forward-thinking approach
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel and undertake site assessments as part of the role

Desirable experience

Experience working within professional sport, governing bodies or major sporting events
Tournament or multi-site programme delivery
Laboratory testing and results interpretation
Development of technical standards or quality assurance processes
Technical training and presentations
Sports turf research and development
Data analytics, benchmarking or predictive modelling

What's on offer

£60,000-£65,000 per year
Company vehicle
Professional testing equipment
Laptop
Mobile phone
Remote working
UK and international travel as required
Full-time, permanent position
Contracted working hours
Opportunity to take a senior technical role within a growing international sports turf consultancy
Exposure to professional sport, governing bodies, tournaments and major technical projects
Opportunity to contribute to research, innovation and the future development of sports turf testing and performance analysis

Why join?
This is an opportunity to take a senior technical position within a growing international sports turf consultancy and have a genuine influence on its future technical direction.

You will work across professional sport, international tournaments, governing bodies and major technical projects, while helping develop the standards, services, technology and methodologies used by the wider consultancy team.

The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to emerging areas such as predictive modelling, benchmarking, remote monitoring and seasonal analytics, while remaining closely involved with practical sports turf assessment and project delivery.

For someone who is technically credible, curious about the future of the industry and motivated by developing both people and standards, this is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to sports turf performance at a high level.

Apply today
If you have strong technical expertise within sports turf, agronomy or pitch performance and are looking for a senior position combining technical leadership, consultancy, project delivery and innovation, we would like to hear from you.

This version incorporates the additional salary, benefits, driving licence and working-arrangement information while retaining the core technical requirements and responsibilities from the original job description.

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