Head of Joinery

Everpool Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire-safety specialist is seeking a Head of Joinery to oversee the national fire-door and joinery division. In this mid-senior level role, you will manage teams across multiple sites, ensuring that all works comply with fire-safety standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in joinery and fire protection, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position involves contributing to business development and managing client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong background in joinery with extensive fire-door experience.
• Experience in a senior joinery or construction management role.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage joinery and fire-door teams across multiple sites.
• Act as the main client liaison to ensure communication.
• Guarantee that works meet fire-safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in joinery

Client management

Technical knowledge of fire doors

Job description

Base pay range

Head of Joinery – Fire Doors

A leading fire-safety and joinery specialist is looking for a Head of Joinery to take charge of their national fire-door and joinery division. This senior role blends technical leadership, client management, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage joinery and fire-door teams across multiple sites.
• Act as the main client liaison, ensuring smooth communication and high satisfaction.
• Guarantee all works meet fire-safety standards, building regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee quality control, site performance, and compliance documentation.
• Support business development through tenders, proposals, and new client opportunities.

What You’ll Need

• Strong background in joinery with extensive fire-door and passive fire protection experience.
• Proven leadership in a senior joinery, fire-door, or construction management role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence managing client relationships.
• Solid understanding of fire-door compliance, technical standards, and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business and Project Management

Industries

Fire Protection, Construction, and Building Construction