Managing Director Designate - HVAC in Caterham

Energy Jobline CVL; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established HVAC company in the Surrey area is seeking a Managing Director Designate to lead its operations and projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC system design and project management, as well as experience using AutoCAD. This role offers growth potential into a senior management position, with responsibilities including strategy execution and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Background in HVAC, air conditioning, or building services design and project management.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and understands HVAC system design principles.
• Some leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the company’s strategy and business growth.
• Oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Provide technical design input, including HVAC system design.

Skills

HVAC system design

AutoCAD proficiency

Leadership

Project management

Commercial awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Role

Managing Director Designate – HVAC & Air Conditioning Systems

Location: Surrey Area

Annual Turnover: £1.5m–£2.5m

Project Values: £5k–£800k

A well-established HVAC and air conditioning business in Surrey is seeking a talented and ambitious professional ready to step up into a leadership role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong technical, design, and project management experience who is ready to take ownership and grow into a senior management position.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take on increasing responsibility for the business, with guidance and support, and gradually assume full leadership. This is a hands-on role, blending operational oversight, design involvement, and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the development and execution of the company’s strategy and business growth.
• Overseeing projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery, on time and within budget.
• Providing technical design input, including HVAC system design and AutoCAD drawings.
• Assisting with financial management, including monitoring budgets, project costs, and profitability.
• Leading and mentoring a small team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to support business development.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and health and safety practices.

Candidate Profile

• We are looking for someone who has a background in HVAC, air conditioning, or building services design and project management.
• Is proficient in AutoCAD and understands HVAC system design principles.
• Has some leadership or supervisory experience and is ready to take the next step into a senior role.
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and a desire to grow their understanding of financial management.
• Is ambitious, proactive, and capable of gradually taking full ownership of a business.
• Can build relationships and inspire a small but skilled team.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Step-Up Opportunity: Perfect for someone ready to take the next step into a leadership role.
• Project Variety: Work on a diverse portfolio of projects from £5k–£800k across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.
• Hands-On Design Work: Apply your technical knowledge and AutoCAD skills directly to projects.
• Growth Potential: Opportunity to develop into a Managing Director role with full responsibility for the business.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a well-established company with experienced staff and a strong reputation.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to grow into a senior leadership role in the HVAC sector, combining technical expertise with business development and operational responsibility.

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