Technical Director Location: Kent, UK Industry: HVAC | Ventilation | Fire Safety | Smoke Control Salary: Competitive, based on experience Are you a strategic technical leader with a passion for innovation and engineering excellence? We’re working with a market-leading UK manufacturer renowned for delivering high-quality ventilation, passive fire protection, and smoke control solutions. With significant investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing, this business is scaling to new heights, providing bespoke solutions to OEMs, wholesalers, architects, contractors, and facilities management firms. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact at a senior level, ensuring best-in-class product delivery and technical leadership. The Role: As the Technical Director, you will lead a cross-functional team of 10 (Engineering, R&D, IT, QHSE, and QA), collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Operations Director, the Commercial Director, the HR Manager, and the UK Managing Director. You’ll be responsible for: Planning and executing complex technical projects—delivering on quality, deadlines, and budgets. Managing full project lifecycles from design to execution. Monitoring and optimising project performance with risk mitigation. Leading R&D to enhance and innovate the product range. Acting as a trusted technical advisor to key clients, delivering tailored strategic solutions. What We’re Looking For: BSc (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related field 5 years’ of senior-level technical/design leadership A track record of leading high-performing technical teams and delivering complex projects Deep technical knowledge and the ability to clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders HVAC or closely related manufacturing sector experience is preferred Ready to lead the next chapter of growth and innovation in a business that prioritises quality and safety? To express your interest, reach out directly to John Barker at Seven Executive for a confidential discussion. Or connect with John on LinkedIn