Branch Manager – Construction & Fire Protection
Location: Bristol based, covering Bristol, Somerset, Gloucester and South Wales
Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 DOE + Bonus (up to 25%) + Car Allowance
Lead People. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.
Bell is one of the UK's leading property services contractors, delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment and fire protection solutions across a wide range of public and private sector clients.
We're looking for an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Fire West Branch. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded leader who enjoys developing people, building strong client relationships and driving operational excellence.
As Branch Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the success of the branch, leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects safely, efficiently and profitably while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.
The Role
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the branch and provide leadership across operational, commercial and administrative teams.
You'll be responsible for creating a positive, high-performing culture where people are supported to succeed, customers receive exceptional service and the branch continues to grow.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing branch team.
- Taking full ownership of branch performance, including Profit & Loss.
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Driving commercial performance while managing operational risk.
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, quality, environmental and company standards.
- Supporting recruitment, succession planning and the ongoing development of your team.
- Managing resources effectively to meet current and future business needs.
- Working collaboratively with regional leadership and business development teams to support continued growth.
- Promoting Bell's values and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, influence performance and play a key part in the future success of the business.
About You
We're looking for a confident leader with a proven track record of managing operational teams within the construction or refurbishment sector.
You'll be commercially aware, customer focused and passionate about developing people while delivering excellent business performance.
Essential
- Demonstrable experience managing a directly employed workforce.
- Previous responsibility for a branch, business unit or department with full Profit & Loss accountability.
- Experience within construction, refurbishment or a related contracting environment.
- Strong commercial and financial awareness.
- Experience leading multiple contracts and operational teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance within construction.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- IOSH Managing Safely and/or SMSTS.
Desirable
- HNC, Foundation Degree or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent).
- Professional qualification in Construction or Commercial Management.
- Experience using ERP or business management systems.
- Knowledge of employment legislation and building compliance.
Why Join Bell?
At Bell, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our teams, encourage career progression and create an environment where individuals are trusted, supported and empowered to succeed.
In return, we offer a competitive package including:
- Performance bonus of up to 25%
- Car allowance of £6,822 (or £8,422 via EV Salary Sacrifice)
- Company pension
- Private Health Care
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- 23 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to buy and sell holidays
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities
If you're an experienced Branch Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Contracts Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity within a growing and well-established business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a company where your leadership will make a real difference.
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Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Construction management: 5 years (required)
- full P&L accountability: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- IOSH Managing Safely / SMSTS (required)
Work Location: In person
