Operations Manager - Fire Protection (Sprinklers)

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operations Manager specializing in fire protection (sprinklers) to lead multiple projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in fire sprinkler or mechanical installation, excellent leadership skills, and a good sense of humour. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £110,000, plus benefits and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing fire sprinkler or mechanical installation projects.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good grasp of design, installation, and commissioning processes.
• Calm head under pressure and a good sense of humour.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple sprinkler installation projects across the UK.
• Manage and mentor project managers and site teams.
• Review designs and contracts for compliance.
• Ensure smooth business operation from tender to handover.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Organisational Skills

Humour

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager - Fire Protection (Sprinklers)

Location: London/South

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 Basic + Benefits

Contract: Full-time, permanent

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the delivery of multiple sprinkler installation projects across the UK (predominantly South).
• Managing and mentoring project managers, supervisors, and site teams.
• Reviewing designs, schedules, and contracts to ensure compliance with BS EN 12845 and LPCB standards.
• Keeping the directors up to speed without using PowerPoint.
• Ensuring the business runs smoothly from tender to handover - and that everyone involved still speaks to each other at the end.
• Having the occasional laugh, even when things inevitably go sideways.

The Must Have's

• Proven experience managing fire sprinkler or mechanical installation projects.
• Strong leadership and people management skills - someone who inspires rather than shouts.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle flaming (fire-safe) torches.
• A good grasp of design, installation, and commissioning processes.
• A calm head under pressure and a good sense of humour (mandatory).
• Full UK driving licence and a willingness to visit sites, offices, and the occasional café.

What To Expect

• You'll have real autonomy - They actually let their managers make decisions.
• Work with a team that knows their stuff (and takes pride in it).
• No corporate fluff - they prefer straight talk and strong tea.
• Competitive salary ( Up to £110k basic ), company vehicle and benefits

How to Apply

If you think this could be for you, then please send your CV to (url removed) or call on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat. INDBMS