Bryland Fire Protection
Head of Projects
Location: Dudley Head Office, National Travel
Package: Salary £neg DOE
About Bryland Fire
Established for over 50 years, Bryland Fire Protection provides a full turnkey fire protection, detection and suppression service to industrial and commercial clients across the UK.
We are a leading provider of fire extinguisher, suppression, alarm and detection systems, and partner with the highest quality and innovative suppliers including 3M, Honeywell Gent and Tyco. We offer a fully tailored service to ensure we match your specific needs which includes a comprehensive site survey, bespoke CAD design, drafted by our in-house team, full project management, installation, hand over and the on-going service and maintenance.
Bryland Fire is proudly part of Obsequio Group; Our businesses all deliver expert safety and compliance services across the UK, supporting both public and private sector clients, solving complex compliance challenges for operators, developers, estates teams and within facilities management
About the Role
The Head of Projects will be responsible for the successful delivery of all gas suppression and fire alarm system installation projects across the business, ensuring excellence in project scheduling, compliance, safety, commercial performance, and customer experience.
This senior leadership role will oversee the end‑to‑end project lifecycle — from design and planning through installation, commissioning, and handover — while driving standards, efficiency, and continuous improvement within the Projects function.
The role will be responsible for leadership and development of the team consisting of Project Management, a Project Coordination, and Project Engineering.
They will also work closely with service teams and the business Divisional Financial Controller, ensuring that all gas suppression projects are viable at inception and are delivered to schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Project Governance
* Provide clear leadership and direction for all Gas Suppression & Fire System project activities, ensuring consistent, high‑quality project delivery.
* Establish and enforce project management frameworks, processes, and documentation aligned to industry best practices.
* Manage and develop the project delivery team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Technical Oversight
* Oversee the technical integrity of all project designs, installation methodologies, and commissioning plans.
* Ensure all engineering decisions prioritise system performance, safety, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.
* Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging technologies, gas agents, fire alarm systems and changes in regulatory frameworks.
Project Delivery & Performance
* Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
* Monitor project performance, driving improvements in productivity, cost control, and supply chain efficiency.
* Support resolution of project risks, issues, and delays, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
* Lead stakeholder communication, ensuring clients, internal teams, and subcontractors are aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
Commercial & Strategic Contribution
* Work closely with commercial and estimating teams to validate project scopes, costs, and delivery strategies.
* Contribute to bid submissions, technical proposals, and client presentations where project delivery expertise is required.
* Support strategic planning for the gas suppression division, including capacity planning, supply chain partnerships, and capability development.
* Identify opportunities to improve profitability through smarter delivery models, value engineering, and innovative technologies.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
* Champion a safety‑first culture across all project activities, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, safe systems of work, and company H&S procedures.
* Ensure quality management processes are followed, including inspections, test records, commissioning reports, and O&M documentation.
* Conduct periodic project audits and reviews to ensure consistent delivery performance and compliance.
* Promote environmental responsibility, particularly regarding the appropriate handling, storage, and recovery of suppression agents.
Essential Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:
* Extensive experience delivering complex projects within the mechanical suppression industry.
* Proven leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary project teams.
* Strong commercial awareness and competence in project financial management & Contracts.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
* Demonstrable experience improving project delivery performance through improved processes, systems, and leadership.
What We Offer
* Strong market salary
* AVIVA pension scheme
* Company vehicle or car allowance.
* Pension, holidays, and company benefits.
* Ongoing professional development and industry training.
* Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding business in a compliance-driven sector.
Bryland Fire is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
This job specification is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification in line with business requirements