Fire Suppression Operations Manager
Based in Derbyshire/ Nottinghamshire/ South Yorkshire
Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance or Company Car
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a strategic shift - bringing fire suppression system installations in-house and building a high-performing team from the ground up. Stable company, Lots of Support, and permanent long term role.
The Mission - Fire Suppression Operations Manager
Our client currently relies on external contractors for suppression system installations.
Your role will be to:
- Lead and manage those external teams in the short term
- Quote and oversee delivery of fire suppression projects and operations
- Recruit, develop, and retain a permanent team of Suppression Engineers
- Build an in-house function that reduces contractor dependency
- Use your Fire Suppression skills to advise and lead
Who We're Looking For as Head of Fire Suppression/ Fire Operations Manager...
You'll be a confident, experienced manager with a background in managing Fire Suppression Engineers. You'll understand the technical and operational demands of suppression systems and have the credibility to lead both contractors and newly recruited staff.
Key Requirements - MUST have Fire Suppression and Management skills
- Proven management experience in fire suppression installation
- Strong quoting and project delivery skills
- Ability to recruit and build a team from scratch
- Comfortable working from the office and liaising with field teams
What's On Offer for a head of Fire Suppression/ Fire Suppression Manager
- Salary up to £55,000
- Bonus scheme
- Car allowance or company car
- A genuinely interesting role with autonomy and impact
- The chance to shape a new division and leave a lasting legacy
If you have the right experience and want to be part of something transformative, Google Fire and Security Careers, apply online, or call Steve Eley directly to discuss the opportunity.
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