Multi-Works Manager

A & F SPRINKLERS LIMITED; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire protection company located in Rochdale is seeking a Multi-Works Manager to lead a team responsible for design and project delivery. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with industry standards, manage departmental budgets, and foster a positive and inclusive culture. Responsibilities include strategic planning, people management, and overseeing project execution. Offering a competitive salary with flexible working hours and robust employee benefits, this role is essential in driving operational excellence and supporting employee development.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible working hours

34 days of annual leave

Bupa Private Healthcare

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven and effective people leadership, development and design.
• Strategic planning, team leadership, stakeholder communication.
• Health & Safety, Environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Multi-Works team aligning projects with budgets.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Oversee HR functions including appraisals and staff development.

Skills

Proven leadership in design and project management within fire protection or similar industry

AutoCAD proficiency

Budget management

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Job description

Location: Rochdale | Department: Multi-Works | Hours: Full-time

Join a Team That Puts People First

A&F Sprinklers has been protecting lives and property since 1986. As a rapidly growing, employee-owned business, we’re proud of our people‑first culture and commitment to excellence. With your help, we’ll continue to grow, innovate, and deliver outstanding fire protection solutions across the UK.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking and strategic leader to head up our Multi-Works team, which includes both design and project management functions. This is a key leadership position focused on driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, delivering high-quality projects, and fostering the development of the Multi‑Works team.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead and manage the Multi-Works team overseeing both design and project delivery to ensure alignment with budgets and company standards. They will play a key role in strategic planning to drive performance and profitability, while ensuring compliance with LPS 1048 and hosting external audits as required.

Working closely with the Co‑Managing Directors. Maintain robust contracting procedures and assign projects effectively across design and site teams. Regular site visits will be undertaken to ensure installations meet design specifications, and the role will include hands‑on project management tasks such as client liaison, cost control, and documentation.

Leading departmental meetings, and contributing to wider management discussions. In addition, they will oversee HR functions including appraisals, staff development, and performance management, while consistently promoting company values and maintaining high standards of professionalism.

The Multi‑Works Manager will play an active role within the management structure, helping to foster a positive culture and working environment. They will be responsible for the full spectrum of people management within the department, including overseeing engineers, conducting appraisals, managing disciplinaries and grievances, and supporting staff development and training.

A key part of the role involves monitoring and evaluating performance, managing departmental budgets, and forecasting future resource needs. The Multi‑Works Manager will set both short‑term and long‑term goals aligned with company objectives, and will be expected to motivate and inspire the team while supporting individual growth. Maintaining high levels of productivity, promoting the effective use of company policies and systems, and leading by example are essential. The successful candidate will be expected to represent the company positively, proactively address challenges, and lead the department in achieving strategic goals.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership in design and project management within fire protection or similar industry.
• Proven and effective people leadership, development and design.
• Strategic planning, team leadership, AutoCAD proficiency, budget management, stakeholder communication.
• Sprinkler standards (LPC BS EN 12845:2015, NFPA 13, FM Global), Health & Safety, Environmental compliance.
• Independent judgment, integrity, diligence, motivational leadership.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

What We Offer

• Salary - A highly competitive salary.
• Hours – Full‑time position with flexible working hours (flexi‑time), allowing you to manage your schedule while meeting project and team needs.
• Homeworking – Enjoy the flexibility of working from home one day per week, supporting a healthy work‑life balance.
• Leave – 34 days of annual leave to start (including bank holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service.
• Buy/Sell Leave – Buy and sell additional annual leave for those well deserved trips.
• Performance‑Based Bonuses – Enjoy our company bonus scheme, paid twice a year in summer and winter.
• Bonus – Annual bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), sharing the success of the business with those who help build it.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies – Benefit from increased financial support during the moments that matter most.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
  • Enhanced employee assistance program
  • Health surveillance
  • Wellbeing events
• Career Development:
  • Bespoke training programmes
  • Long service awards
  • Opportunities to grow with us
• Culture & Community:
  • Employee‑owned business
  • Charity and social events
  • Inclusive, supportive team environment

We Value Diversity

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair treatment regardless of age, race, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We believe in looking after ourselves, each other, and the planet—because we’re stronger together.

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