Innovation & R&D
Head of Product Development
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Role overview
Job Title
Head of Product DevelopmentJob Family
Innovation & R&DPurpose Of The Role
The Head of Product Development leads the creation, innovation, and improvement of construction products and systems that support modern, efficient, and sustainable building solutions.
Role In MMC
The Head of Product Development drives innovation by developing new offsite construction systems, materials, and technologies. They bridge the gap between market needs, design, manufacturing, and compliance, ensuring that products support faster, greener, and more cost-effective construction. They play a strategic role in defining the product roadmap in alignment with MMC principles and construction industry trends.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Design & Planning
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Commercial Awareness
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Building Standards
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Operational Excellence
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Sustainable Construction
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Digital & Technology
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Leadership
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Strategic Thinking
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Communication & Collaboration
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Commercial Awareness
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- 8–15 years in product development, R&D, design engineering, or construction technology.
- Experience in leading innovation or technical product teams within construction, manufacturing, or related sectors.
Education
- Degree in Product Design, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or Innovation Management.
- Master’s in Construction Innovation, Engineering Management, or Business preferred.
Training & Certifications
- Leadership Development Programmes
- Innovation or Lean Start-up Workshops
- Product Management Certification (e.g. Scrum, Agile PM, AIPMM)
- Product Management Certification (e.g. Scrum, Agile PM, AIPMM)
- CE Marking and Construction Product Regulation knowledge
- Safe Pass (if site involvement is expected)
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