Sprinkler Projects Director
Location: London (Projects Across Commercial & Data Centre Sectors)
Company: Tier 1 Engineering Contractor (£80m Annual Turnover)
Salary: £100,000 - £115,000 + Package + Bonus
Overview
A Tier 1 engineering contractor turning over £80 million per year is looking to appoint a Sprinkler Projects Director to lead and expand its growing sprinkler division.
The sprinkler arm of the business is already delivering £8 million annually, with a strong secured pipeline and a clear strategy to scale the division significantly over the coming years. This appointment is a key part of that growth plan.
This role offers a clear route into a full Director-level leadership position, with responsibility not just for project delivery, but for shaping the future direction, performance and expansion of the sprinkler business unit.
The Opportunity
This is a leadership role suited to someone ready to step beyond project delivery and take ownership of an entire division.
You will:
Lead the delivery of sprinkler projects across commercial and data centre sectors
Take strategic control of programme, commercial performance and resource planning
Oversee Project Managers, engineers and specialist subcontractors
Drive operational standards, safety and technical quality
Work closely with senior leadership on growth strategy and business development
Support tendering, estimating and client engagement at a senior level
Build and develop a high-performing sprinkler delivery team
Play a key role in scaling the division beyond its current £8m turnover
Who This Role Suits
This opportunity is ideal for:
A Sprinkler Project Manager or Contracts Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role
or
An experienced Operations Manager seeking a new challenge with more influence and long-term progression
Requirements
Strong background in sprinkler system project delivery
Experience in commercial and/or data centre environments
Good understanding of design, installation and commissioning of sprinkler systems
Proven ability to manage teams, programmes and commercial performance
Leadership mindset with ambition to grow a business unit
Confident communicator with client-facing experience
What's On Offer
£100,000 - £115,000 basic salary
Performance-related bonus
Travel expenses covered
Long-term progression into a Director-level leadership role
Influence over the growth and direction of a key business division
Backing of a financially strong Tier 1 engineering contractor
Strong pipeline of secured work
This is a rare opportunity to take control of a growing sprinkler division and shape its future within a major engineering business.
If you're ready to step up and build something bigger, we'd like to speak with you