Lead Operations Manager - Passive Fire

Are you an experienced Passive Fire Operations Manager, Fire Contracts Manager or Fire Commercial Manager ready to take ownership of an established regional operation?We are recruiting for a Lead Operations Manager to lead a successful Fire North West branch based in Warrington.This is a high-profile leadership opportunity with responsibility for an established passive fire operation delivering approximately £2 million of secured annual work.You will inherit an experienced delivery team, a well-developed operational structure and long-term contracts with local authorities and housing associations.Your role will be to provide visible leadership, commercial control and clear direction, ensuring contracts are delivered safely, compliantly and profitably while developing the team and strengthening client relationships.This is not an operation that needs to be built from scratch. The secured work, team and support structure are already in place. The business now needs a strong leader who can take full ownership and drive the branch through its next stage of development.The Opportunity As Lead Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational and commercial performance of the Fire North West branch.The branch delivers passive fire protection programmes including:Fire door installation and replacementFire door remedial worksFire stoppingFRA-led programmesLong-term social housing and public-sector compliance contractsMost projects are located within approximately one hour of Warrington, providing a strong base of local, secured work.You will lead a multidisciplinary team that includes operational, commercial, site, compliance and delivery professionals, alongside directly employed operatives and accredited subcontractors.About You This opportunity would suit an experienced:Passive Fire Operations ManagerFire Protection Operations ManagerLead Operations ManagerBranch ManagerRegional Operations ManagerSenior Fire Contracts ManagerPassive Fire Contracts ManagerDivisional ManagerHead of OperationsYou will ideally have experience delivering passive fire protection contracts for local authorities, housing associations or social housing providers.Experience of fire door installation, fire door replacement, fire door remedials, fire stopping or FRA-led contracts will be highly relevant.You do not need to be a fire engineer or technical regulatory specialist.The priority is finding a strong operational leader who understands how passive fire contracts should be delivered safely, compliantly and profitably.You should be able to demonstrate:Strong operational leadershipPassive fire protection experienceExperience managing multiple live contractsCommercial forecasting and budget responsibilityMargin and profitability managementLeadership of operational and commercial teamsDirect labour and subcontractor managementStrong client relationship managementHealth and safety accountabilityA track record of improving performanceWhy Apply? This position offers genuine autonomy, visibility and the opportunity to shape the future performance of an established passive fire branch.You will be joining a national property services and fire protection business that can offer:Approximately £2 million of secured annual workLong-term client contractsAn established operational and commercial teamA directly employed delivery workforceStrong regional and national supportSignificant performance-related earning potentialPersonal and professional developmentScope for future progressionThe opportunity to make a measurable impactApply now if you are ready to take ownership of a growing passive fire branch and lead it through its next stage of development.TPBN1_UKTJ