General Manager

Job description

General Manager - HVAC

£70,000–£90,000 Basic Salary + Executive Benefits

Lead an Established Engineering Business into Its Next Chapter

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that designs, manufactures and installs market-leading ventilation and extraction systems for industrial customers across the UK.

Following many successful years leading the business, the current Managing Director is stepping back from the day-to-day operation, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to take full operational ownership and drive the next phase of growth.

This isn't a corporate leadership role with multiple management layers. It's a hands-on position where you'll have real autonomy, close customer relationships and the ability to influence every part of the business.

The Role

Reporting to the owners, you'll assume responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the business, overseeing manufacturing, workshop operations, installation, engineering, commercial performance and customer delivery.

Working alongside the outgoing Managing Director during a structured handover, you'll quickly develop an in-depth understanding of the business before taking full responsibility for operational performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the business.
• Managing workshop, manufacturing and installation teams.
• Driving operational efficiency, quality and profitability.
• Developing customer relationships and supporting commercial growth.
• Overseeing project delivery from order through to installation.
• Coaching and developing managers and employees.
• Working with the owners to deliver the company's long-term strategic objectives.
• Creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

About You

We're looking for an experienced General Manager or senior operational leader who has grown through an engineering or contracting environment and enjoys taking ownership of an entire business.

You'll be commercially aware, technically credible and comfortable making decisions across operations, projects and people.

Ideally you'll have experience within:

• Industrial ventilation
• Dust extraction
• Fume extraction
• HVAC contracting
• Mechanical Building Services
• Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
• Industrial engineering projects

Most importantly, you'll understand how to lead a workshop-based engineering business that manufactures and installs bespoke customer solutions.

Why Join?

This is a genuine opportunity to take over the operational leadership of a successful and respected engineering business.

You'll inherit an experienced team, benefit from a structured handover with the outgoing Managing Director and have the autonomy to shape the future direction of the company.

For the right individual, this is far more than a General Manager position—it's an opportunity to become the driving force behind an established business with an excellent reputation and significant opportunities for future growth.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online.

Executive Recruit Scotland – We connect great executives with great companies.

We recruit at all levels across engineering, technical and commercial leadership, including Workshop Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Managing Director and Board-level appointments. Every candidate is interviewed through a thorough pre-screening process to ensure the right long-term fit for both client and candidate.

This vacancy is being advertised by Executive Recruit Scotland. The services offered by Executive Recruit Scotland are those of an employment agency.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Scotland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English