Installations Manager - Fire Sprinklers

Alecto Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private medical

Overtime pay

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a client in Holborn, London to recruit an experienced Installations Manager for Fire Sprinklers. The role combines hands-on sprinkler installation leadership with on-site team management across commercial and industrial projects in London and the Home Counties.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of sprinkler fitting experience and a proven track record as Lead Fitter or Foreman, with knowledge of BS EN 12845 and installation processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a sprinkler fitter.
• Experience as Lead Fitter, Foreman or Site Supervisor.
• Strong understanding of BS EN 12845 standards.
• Good knowledge of sprinkler system installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out sprinkler system additions, alterations and fit-outs.
• Leading and supervising sprinkler installation teams on site.
• Coordinating works with clients, contractors and internal management teams.
• Ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Managing day-to-day site activities and maintaining programme delivery.
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities where required.

Skills

Leadership on site

Team management

Client coordination

Communication

Health & safety

Site supervision

Job description

Installations Manager - Fire Sprinklers

Salary/Package - £50,000 - £52,000 basic + OT + Company Vehicle + Private Medical

Location - Holborn

Permanent Position - Home to Site/Office

We're looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Installation Engineer / Foreman to join our clients growing team, delivering commercial and industrial sprinkler projects across a range of interesting environments in London/Home Counties.

Our client is a privately owned sprinkler contractor who have immense pride in their low turnover of staff record. This can attributed to the attention to detail and care for their employees over the 20 years since they were incorporated.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys leading from the front and understands what quality sprinkler installations should look like. You'll be trusted to manage small works projects, system modifications, fit-outs and installation teams while working closely with both clients and internal project teams.

If you're an experienced sprinkler fitter ready to step into or continue progressing within a leadership role, we want to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Carrying out sprinkler system additions, alterations and fit-outs
• Leading and supervising sprinkler installation teams on site
• Coordinating works with clients, contractors and internal management teams
• Ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Managing day-to-day site activities and maintaining programme delivery
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities where required

This role offers a good mix of technical hands-on installation work alongside team leadership and site responsibility.

Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a sprinkler fitter
• Experience working as a Lead Fitter, Foreman or Site Supervisor
• A strong understanding of BS EN 12845 standards
• Good knowledge of sprinkler system installation processes

Experience with:

• Pipe threading
• Grooving
• Welding
• Valve sets
• Fire pumps
• Steel pipe sprinkler systems

You should also be someone who:

• Leads by example on site
• Communicates well with clients and contractors
• Takes ownership of projects and quality standards
• Can motivate and organise installation teams effectively
• Maintains a strong focus on health & safety
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CSCS Card or equivalent site safety certification

Preferred:

• SSSTS
• ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation