Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Provide first‑line leadership to a team of subcontractors, ensuring high‑quality delivery across fire suppression installation projects
- Help drive performance, support strategic growth, and maintain strong customer relationships
- Lead installation delivery, quality, and Health & Safety standards
- Manage financial work bank and support cost optimisation
- Coordinate subcontractors on site
- Monitor defects, scope deviations, and documentation accuracy
- Plan manpower and equipment to meet project timelines and budgets
- Conduct regular safety and quality audits
- Support team development through performance assessments and annual appraisals
- Manage workload to maximise productivity and forecast accuracy
- Prepare reports and programmes for senior management
- Liaise with Credit Control to minimise disputes and support timely invoicing
Requirements
- Experience working within an installation environment
- Proven experience supervising or managing engineering teams
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to build, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience with Mechanical Fire Suppression systems
- Ideally 3+ years in the Fire/Sprinkler industry
- Good PC literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of LPCB BS12845 and/or NFPA standards (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary, company car and bonus
- Hybrid working – site / office / WFH
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
- Comprehensive benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle to work scheme, and discount on Johnson Controls security products
- Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources available
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Career development through various career ladders including Customer Service