Managing Director

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering company in Birmingham is seeking a Managing Director to lead the business, improve operations, and grow sales across key sectors. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in engineering and proven success in managing budgets and performance. This role requires regular travel within the UK to visit customers and company sites. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or similar.
• Proven record of managing budgets and improving performance.
• Strong leadership skills to build and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business with full responsibility for strategy and operations.
• Create a plan to grow sales and profits.
• Oversee projects from enquiry to installation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of mechanical equipment

Understanding of process systems

Budget management

Sales growth

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Managing Director required to join a well-established engineering company based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The successful Managing Director will lead the business, grow sales, improve operations, and make sure the company continues to deliver great service to customers in industries such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, food & beverage, and building services.

The Managing Director will have senior leadership experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technical services, with a strong history of running a business, managing budgets, and improving performance.

There will be regular travel within the UK to visit customers and other company sites.

Package
Up to £75,000 depending on experience
Bonus
Pension
Benefits package

Role
Lead the business with full responsibility for strategy, sales, and operations
Create and follow a plan to grow sales and profits
Build strong relationships with customers in key sectors
Oversee projects from the first enquiry to installation and aftersales support
Have a good understanding of mechanical equipment, process systems, and packaged solutions
Make sure all work meets industry safety and quality standards
Lead and support a skilled team across engineering, sales, and operations
Manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
Work with other companies in the group to win more business
Travel within the UK to visit customers and company sites

Requirements
Experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Engineering Director, or similar
Leadership experience in engineering, manufacturing, or technical services
Proven record of managing budgets, growing sales, and improving performance
Understanding of mechanical or process systems and related services
Knowledge of industry safety and quality standards
Strong leadership skills to build and motivate teams
Engineering qualification – desirable
Experience in industries such as food & beverage, utilities, energy, or building services – an advantage
Must be able to commute to Birmingham