Technical Manager

Verto People; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Technical Manager / Engineering Manager / Product Manager to provide expertise in smoke extraction products. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, extensive technical knowledge of fire safety equipment, and proven experience in product management. The role includes occasional UK travel and offers a competitive package including a salary of £50,000-£60,000, bonus, and benefits such as a car allowance and pension contribution.

Benefits

Bonus

Car allowance

Pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of smoke ventilation and life safety products.
• Proven experience in product management in smoke control sectors.
• Strong technical expertise in fans and smoke extraction systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical leader on smoke extraction products.
• Liaise with stakeholders on legislative compliance trends.
• Engage with industry bodies to influence building standards.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of fire safety products

Technical expertise in smoke extraction systems

Presentation skills

Education

HNC/HND or higher in fire safety

Job description

Technical Manager / Engineering Manager / Product Manager to join a global, leading HVAC manufacturer.

The successful Technical Manager / Engineering Manager / Product Manager will be either home or office-based with occasional UK travel at the forefront of providing technical expertise to both internal/external stakeholders and/or customers through presentational and training avenues as well as delivering latest industry legislation requirements focusing on smoke extraction products including extraction fans, dampers, shaft ventilation systems, smoke detection systems, life safety.

Technical Manager / Engineering Manager / Product Manager must be coming from a engineering background with strong technical knowledge within the fire, smoke ventilation, life safety equipment areas.

Package:

• 50,000- 60,000
• Bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Technical Manager / Engineering Manager / Product Manager Role

• Act as a technical leader on smoke extraction products including extraction fans, dampers, shaft ventilation systems, smoke detection systems, life safety
• Liaising with external stakeholders/internal team members on life safety, smoke extraction on latest legislative compliance trends
• Undertake thorough presentations to clients including M&E Contractors, M&E Consultants, Architects, further on technical detail of life safety, smoke extraction products
• Engage with industry bodies and influence building standards and regulation
• Liaise with various engineering departments
• Requirement to travel throughout UK occasionally for presentation/meetings

Technical Manager / Engineering Manager / Product Manager Requirements

• Extensive in-depth knowledge of fire, smoke ventilation, life safety products
• HNC/HND, degree or higher level education qualification in fire safety, smoke ventilation field
• Proven experience in product management within the smoke control and/or ventilation sectors
• Strong technical expertise in fans, smoke extraction systems
• Requirement to travel throughout UK occasionally for presentation/meetings