Product engineer - single ply membranes

Sika is a speciality chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector towards greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Product Engineer for Single-ply membranes to join our Roofing Product Management team

Field-based

Sika Roofing is a market leader manufacturer with an enviable track record both in the UK and across the globe.

Sika manufacture, design, innovate an extensive range of flat roofing systems – our brands Sarnafil, Sikaplan, Sikalastic and Sikashield are some of the most recognised throughout the globe for being the most durable, reliable and sustainable solutions available.

Purpose of the Role

As Product Engineer – Single Ply Membranes, you will play a key role in protecting and growing one of Sika UK’s most important roofing product categories. Acting as the technical authority for the range, you will ensure our systems remain compliant, competitive and aligned to market needs—supporting sustained growth, strong specification performance and long-term market leadership.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity

• Take ownership of a market-leading product range, providing technical leadership across system design, testing, certification and performance, ensuring our solutions continue to meet evolving regulatory and customer requirements.
• Shape the future of the range by driving product development, innovation and portfolio optimisation, balancing growth opportunities with commercial performance and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with colleagues across sales, technical, supply chain and marketing to deliver high-quality product information, enable specification success and support customers on complex, high-value projects.

The Rewards

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working
• Core Hours Working
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support

You will join a collaborative and highly experienced Roofing team, working alongside technical specialists, commercial colleagues and global product experts. With access to established systems, structured processes and strong leadership support, you will be empowered to operate as the go-to expert in your field, within a culture that values accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.

The Skills

This role offers the opportunity to build deep expertise in roofing systems while developing advanced capability in product management, compliance and cross-functional delivery. You will strengthen your ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, commercially focused solutions, influence business decisions through insight and data, and lead product innovation in a structured and disciplined way.

A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.

The Future

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

Qualifications

What we need from you?

• A strong technical understanding of roofing systems OR construction products
• Experience managing products or systems through their lifecycle, from development to optimisation (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of testing, certification and regulatory requirements (e.g. BBA, CE/UKCA or similar)
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to connect technical decisions to business performance
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams
• Strong organisation, project management and attention to detail skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach (essential)

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.