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HVAC/R, Sensors, BMS, Controls & Integrated Systems | P&L ownership | Full autonomy
Location: Surrey
Salary: up to £110,000 basic salary + bonus + executive benefits
The opportunity:
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Managing Director to lead a profitable, well-established specialist business operating within a respected engineering group.
- With full autonomy and complete P&L responsibility, you will define and execute the company's strategic direction while driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and commercial performance.
- Reporting at Group level, this is a highly visible leadership appointment offering the opportunity to shape the future of a technically respected business with a strong market reputation.
Operating across the BMS, HVAC/R, sensors, controls, and integrated systems sectors, the business delivers engineered solutions that support mission-critical environments where technical expertise, reliability, and long-term customer relationships are fundamental.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious leader looking to combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, building upon an already successful platform while identifying new commercial opportunities, developing the leadership team, and delivering the next phase of profitable growth.
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The person:
You will be an experienced Managing Director, General Manager, or Divisional Director with a demonstrable track record of leading engineering, technical, or industrial businesses with full commercial accountability.
Your background is likely to include:
- Full P&L ownership with responsibility for delivering sustainable revenue and profit growth.
- Leadership within engineered products, building technologies, controls, HVAC, BMS, automation, or technical solutions businesses.
- A strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities while maintaining operational excellence.
- Experience developing high-performing leadership teams and creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- The credibility and presence to influence at Board level and build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and Group stakeholders.
- A leadership style that combines strategic thinking with pragmatism, integrity, and a genuine passion for developing people.
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Why apply?
This business has built an enviable reputation for supplying specialist products, engineered solutions, and technical expertise into demanding commercial and industrial applications where quality, compliance, and customer support are paramount.
Supported by the financial strength and resources of a successful engineering group, yet operating with considerable autonomy, the company is exceptionally well positioned for continued expansion.
For an experienced Managing Director seeking the opportunity to make a tangible impact, shape long-term strategy, and lead a high-quality engineering business through its next stage of growth, this represents an outstanding career opportunity. To apply, please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10472.
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