Vacancy No 5622
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Vacancy Title Technical & Product Director
Location South of England
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Fire & Acoustic-Rated Doorsets | Leadership Team | South of England
Become the technical authority behind every product a market leader makes, and help shape its next chapter of growth.
Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance, fire and acoustic-rated timber doorsets, trusted by contractors, fit-out specialists and specifiers on demanding projects across the country. Privately owned, investor-backed and growing at pace, with revenue comfortably above £30m and ambitions for continued double-digit growth, the business has invested heavily in its people, capacity and product capability. It now wants a senior technical leader to take ownership of its product portfolio and its test evidence, and to join the leadership team that will drive the next stage.
This is a rare chance to hold the senior technical seat at the table in one of the most scrutinised and fastest-changing parts of the construction products market, at a time when getting it right has never mattered more.
YOUR MISSION
Lead the technical integrity, compliance and product stewardship of a market-leading portfolio of fire and acoustic-rated products, so that every doorset is safe, evidence-based and defensible, and so that the business can innovate and grow with confidence.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAD
- Product strategy and portfolio: own the technical specifications, permitted applications and integrity of the whole product range.
- Product development: lead new product development and lifecycle decisions, with disciplined, traceable change control.
- Testing, certification and evidence: own the test programme, certification, technical files and relationships with certification bodies, keeping everything robust, current and audit-ready.
- Regulatory leadership: interpret and prepare the business for regulatory change, including the transition from BS to EN standards, and represent the company with industry and external bodies.
- Technical governance: set the standards, and give clear direction on technical risk and product liability.
- The technical function: lead and develop the team across product engineering, technical delivery, testing and certification.
- The leadership team: contribute to strategy, risk and investment decisions, working closely with operations, quality and commercial colleagues.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 10-15 years in fire doors, fenestration, fire-resistant products or other regulated construction products.
- Senior leadership across product development, design engineering, product management or technical stewardship. xgikmsk
- Hands-on experience of managing testing, certification and technical files, and of working with certification bodies or regulators.
- Deep knowledge of fire door construction, components, testing and failu...
Technical & Product Director in Henfield employer: SRS Recruitment Solutions
As a leading supplier of high-quality timber products for over 50 years, our company offers a dynamic work environment in Suffolk where teamwork and safety are paramount. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our Stock Controllers not only manage inventory effectively but also thrive in their careers. With a competitive remuneration package and a commitment to maintaining a positive workplace culture, we are dedicated to fostering a rewarding experience for all our employees.
