At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a profitable engineering business unit and drive commercial strategy.
- Company: Dynamic private equity-backed engineering group with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Excellent executive package, bonuses, and long-term incentives.
- Other info: Join a collaborative leadership team and influence strategic direction.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a thriving business unit in a tech-driven environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering or technical commercial leadership with P&L ownership.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're seeking an experienced Product Line, Engineering or Technical Commercial Leader to take ownership of a highly profitable engineering business unit with annual revenues of approximately £10 million. This is an opportunity for someone who has built their career within an engineering or technology-led environment and progressed into commercial and business leadership.
You may currently be a Product Line Director, Commercial Director, Business Unit Director or General Manager looking for the next step, or already leading a similar-sized business. We're looking for someone who understands engineering products, customers and markets, and can combine technical credibility with commercial leadership.
Reporting to the Group leadership team, you will have full responsibility for the performance and strategic direction of a well-established, highly profitable business unit. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team spanning engineering, product management, sales, supply chain, customer support and international distribution partners, with responsibility for protecting a strong profit position while delivering sustainable long-term growth.
- Develop and execute the commercial and product strategy.
- Build and strengthen relationships with OEM customers, key accounts and international distribution partners.
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams across engineering, commercial, supply chain and customer support.
We're specifically looking for individuals who have progressed from an engineering, product management or technical commercial background into senior leadership.
- An engineering or technical background with strong commercial acumen.
- Experience leading a product-led or technology-led business.
- Full P&L ownership or significant commercial responsibility.
- The ability to lead and influence across engineering, commercial, sales and supply chain functions.
As part of a larger private equity-backed engineering group, you'll become a key member of the leadership team, helping shape the future direction of both the business unit and the wider organisation as it continues to invest, grow and evolve.
