Senior Fire & Security Installations Manager - South West

Thrive SW; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive SW Bath is seeking a Fire & Security Manager to lead the installation division across the South West. You will drive delivery of fire, security and network installation projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget performance and strong client relationships.

This senior role carries full P&L ownership, commercial responsibility, team development, and compliance with health and safety standards, with close collaboration with Sales and Service to grow the business.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership role with P&L ownership and commercial accountability.
• Experience managing installation projects across fire, security and network domains.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the department's P&L, budgets and financial targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers and Installation Engineers.
• Manage the delivery of multiple Fire, Security, and Network installation projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as the lead contact for key accounts.
• Work with Sales and Service teams to support growth and maximise opportunities.
• Monitor project progress, costs, profitability and resource allocation.
• Attend client meetings and contract reviews to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, SLAs and company quality procedures.
• Drive improvements across installation processes, quality and operational performance.
• Manage subcontractors and RAMS/Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Management experience

Contracts management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Project delivery

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Education

HND or equivalent industry qualification

NEBOSH/IOSH/SMSTS certification

CSCS card

Tools

Joblogic or similar contract management software

Job description

Thrive SW Bath is seeking a Fire & Security Manager to lead the installation division across the South West. You will drive delivery of fire, security and network installation projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget performance and strong client relationships.

This senior role carries full P&L ownership, commercial responsibility, team development, and compliance with health and safety standards, with close collaboration with Sales and Service to grow the business.