Fire Stopping Technical Manager
Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of passive fire protection projects, TF Jones is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Stopping Technical Manager to lead our Fire Stopping division.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who combines strong operational management with commercial awareness and technical expertise. Reporting directly to the Director, you'll take ownership of the division, leading a team of Supervisors and Fire Stoppers while ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and profitably.
With more than 50 years of delivering fire safety and building compliance solutions, TF Jones has built a reputation for quality, professionalism and long-term client relationships. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for someone who can help shape the next phase of that journey.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager, Operations Manager or Technical Manager within Passive Fire Protection looking to join an ambitious, forward-thinking business, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £55,000–£65,000 dependent on experience
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Annual bonus
- Company contributory pension scheme
- 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays
- Annual Christmas shutdown
- Gold Standard Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts
- Interest-free employee loans
- Ongoing leadership and professional development
- Genuine opportunity to influence and grow an expanding division
- Long-term career progression within an established and successful business
The Role
You'll be responsible for leading the operational and commercial performance of our Fire Stopping division, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and developing Supervisors and site teams
- Planning labour and resources to maximise productivity
- Delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget
- Managing divisional profitability and achieving gross margin targets
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Working closely with Commercial, Procurement, SHEQ and Operations teams
- Monitoring project performance and implementing improvements
- Driving quality standards and ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Leading FIRAS and other compliance audits
- Supporting business growth through operational excellence and continuous improvement
We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced operational leader who enjoys developing people, improving performance and delivering exceptional customer service.
Essential
- Proven management experience within Passive Fire Protection or Fire Stopping
- Strong commercial and financial awareness
- Experience managing multiple projects and operational teams
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Strong client relationship management experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- FIRAS knowledge or experience
- Passive Fire Protection qualifications
- Experience working with Housing Associations, Local Authorities or Public Sector clients
- Management qualification (ILM, CMI or equivalent)
Why TF Jones?
Many companies can offer management roles. Few can offer the opportunity to lead a growing division within a respected business where your decisions genuinely shape future success.
At TF Jones, we've built our reputation over more than five decades by investing in our people, maintaining exceptional quality standards and delivering outstanding service to our clients. As demand for our services continues to grow, we're investing in our leadership team to ensure we remain at the forefront of the passive fire protection industry.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact, develop a high-performing team and help drive the future success of an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the TF Jones success story.
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
