Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
National Role | Mitie Fire & Security
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Company Car Allowance + Bonus Opportunities
Ready to Lead Fire Compliance Across One of the UK's Largest Retail Estates?
At Mitie Fire & Security, we're not just maintaining systems we're protecting people, assets, businesses, and communities every single day.
We are looking for an exceptional Fire Compliance Manager to join our growing team, that's dedicated to a contract, taking ownership of compliance, service delivery, and technical excellence across a national portfolio of retail and logistics sites.
This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll influence operational performance, drive client confidence, shape continuous improvement initiatives and ensure critical life safety systems remain compliant, operational, and future-ready.
If you're passionate about fire safety, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a real difference, this could be your next career-defining move.
Why This Role Matters
As Fire Compliance Manager, you'll be the trusted expert responsible for ensuring thousands of fire detection and suppression assets remain compliant, maintained and performing at their best.
You'll work directly with senior stakeholders, clients and engineering teams, leading the delivery of:
Fire Compliance & Governance
Technical Excellence
Service Performance & SLA Delivery
Client Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Commercial & Operational Performance
This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions whilst remaining close to operational delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading Compliance Excellence
You'll ensure all fire systems are maintained and certified in accordance with applicable standards and legislation, providing assurance to both clients and internal stakeholders.
Driving Operational Performance
You'll oversee reactive maintenance, planned servicing, surveys, quotations and project handovers whilst ensuring SLA and KPI targets are consistently achieved.
Being the Technical Expert
You'll support operational and engineering teams with technical guidance across:
Fire Alarm Systems
Emergency Lighting
Sprinkler Systems
Wet & Dry Risers
PAVA Systems
EVC Systems
AOV Systems
Fire Suppression Technologies
Building Exceptional Client Relationships
You'll become a trusted partner to our customers, providing expert advice, managing escalations and delivering confidence through outstanding communication.
Leading Continuous Improvement
You'll analyse trends, identify opportunities, reduce false alarms, improve processes and help shape innovative solutions that enhance service delivery and client experience.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a confident, commercially aware leader who combines strong technical knowledge with outstanding people and stakeholder management skills.
Essential Experience
Fire systems maintenance and compliance management
Managing SLAs, KPIs and operational performance
Client-facing contract delivery experience
Team leadership and stakeholder management
Technical knowledge across multiple fire system disciplines
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent reporting and analytical skills
Technical Knowledge
A strong understanding of:
BS 5839
BS 5266
BS 5306
BS EN 12845
BS 9990
UK Fire Safety Legislation
FIA qualifications or equivalent would be highly desirable.
The Person
You'll be:
An inspirational leader
Customer obsessed
Solution focused
Technically credible
Organised and detail driven
Calm under pressure
Passionate about delivering excellence
Committed to developing others
Most importantly, you'll take ownership, build trust and lead by example.
Why Join Mitie?
At Mitie, our purpose is simple:
Delivering the Exceptional, Every Day
When you join us, you'll become part of a business that works on some of the UK's most critical and prestigious customer contracts.
In return we offer:
Career progression opportunities
Industry-leading training and development
Exposure to major national contracts
Collaborative and supportive leadership teams
The opportunity to influence real change
A culture built on integrity, innovation and excellence
