Operations Director - Passive Fire Protection / Fire Doors

EA Associates; Romford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable passive fire protection contractor in Romford is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee and manage their Fire Door division. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with FIRAS and BM TRADA standards, driving operational efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. This pivotal role offers significant autonomy and the chance to influence the business's future development. Strong operational leadership and extensive fire door sector experience are essential for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the fire door sector is essential.
• Strong knowledge of FIRAS and BM TRADA schemes and compliance standards.
• Proven operational leadership at senior management or director level.
• Experience managing fire door projects at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Fire Door division across installation, remediation, and maintenance.
• Ensure all works meet FIRAS and BM TRADA accreditation and audit requirements.
• Oversee operational teams, subcontractors, and senior site management.
• Maintain and improve quality systems, compliance processes, and best practice.
• Drive operational efficiency, programme delivery, and profitability.

Skills

Operational leadership

Knowledge of FIRAS standards

Knowledge of BM TRADA standards

Team building

Commercial awareness

Job description

EA Associates are working in partnership with a growing passive fire protection contractor who are seeking an experienced Operations Director to take full responsibility for their Fire Door division.

This is a senior leadership role for a proven fire door professional with strong operational capability and in-depth knowledge of FIRAS and BM TRADA standards. The successful candidate will join the business to lead, structure, and grow the Fire Door operation while ensuring full compliance across all works.

Role Overview

The Operations Director will be responsible for the overall performance of the Fire Door division, overseeing delivery, compliance, quality, and growth. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and play a key role in the future development of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Fire Door division across installation, remediation, and maintenance
• Ensure all works meet FIRAS and BM TRADA accreditation and audit requirements
• Oversee operational teams, subcontractors, and senior site management
• Maintain and improve quality systems, compliance processes, and best practice
• Drive operational efficiency, programme delivery, and profitability
• Support business growth through structured processes and strong leadership

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience within the fire door sector is essential
• Strong knowledge of FIRAS and BM TRADA schemes and compliance standards
• Proven operational leadership at senior management or director level
• Experience managing fire door projects at scale
• Commercially aware with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing business at a pivotal stage, offering autonomy, influence, and the chance to lead a core division within a reputable passive fire protection contractor.

Contact Rupert at EA Associates for a confidnetial discussion