Branch Manager - Passive Fire

Are you a senior Passive Fire Operations Manager, Regional Manager or Branch Manager looking for the opportunity to lead one of the most exciting fire protection growth operations in the Midlands?We are recruiting confidentially for a national property services and fire protection contractor that has secured approximately £4 million of passive fire work across the East and West Midlands.With a strong pipeline of opportunities, continued tender success and significant regional demand, the operation is expected to grow towards £5 million to £6 million and beyond.This is a major leadership opportunity for someone who can take control of a growing regional operation, create structure across multiple teams and build a high-performing, commercially successful passive fire branch.The successful candidate will be based from the companys office in Birmingham, close to the M5, with responsibility across the wider Midlands region.The Opportunity This is not simply a contract management position.As Branch Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of the Fire Midlands operation.You will inherit a significant secured workload and a region with exceptional growth potential.Your challenge will be to bring together delivery across the East and West Midlands, strengthen the operating structure and ensure the business can scale without compromising safety, quality, compliance or profitability.The operation delivers passive fire protection programmes including:Fire door installation and replacementFire door remedial worksFire stoppingFRA-led programmesFire compliance contractsLong-term social housing and public-sector programmesA substantial amount of work has already been secured in the East Midlands, while the Birmingham office provides a strong base for the wider West Midlands operation.Key Responsibilities Leading the Fire Midlands branchManaging approximately £4 million of secured workDriving growth towards £5 million to £6 million and beyondCreating an effective operational structure across East and West Midlands deliveryBringing consistency across multiple offices, teams and contractsLeading operational, commercial, contracts and delivery teamsMaintaining oversight of all major live projectsBuilding and developing key client relationshipsActing as the senior escalation point for operational and commercial mattersManaging forecasts, budgets, margins and profitabilityEnsuring agreed revenue and performance targets are achievedLeading branch performance meetingsManaging directly employed operatives and specialist subcontractorsMaintaining high health and safety standardsEnsuring compliance, audit, quality and documentation requirements are metSupporting tender opportunities and regional business growthDeveloping and mentoring the management teamCreating a scalable, accountable and high-performing operationAbout You This opportunity is suited to a senior operational leader with experience managing passive fire protection contracts, regional teams or a significant portfolio of fire compliance work.You should ideally have experience in:Passive fire protectionFire door installation and replacementFire door remedial programmesFire stoppingFRA-led contractsSocial housing or public-sector compliance programmesBranch, regional or multi-site leadershipManaging multiple contracts and operational teamsCommercial forecastingBudget, margin and profitability managementDirect labour and subcontractor managementClient relationship managementHealth and safety leadershipScaling, restructuring or improving an operationYou do not need to be a fire engineer or technical regulatory specialist.Our client is looking for a commercially capable operational leader who understands passive fire delivery and can build the people, processes and structure required to support significant growth.Why Apply? This is one of the organisations strongest regional growth areas.You will be joining at a point when the business already has significant secured work, a strong opportunity pipeline and the backing to grow furtherThis is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious passive fire leader who wants more than responsibility for individual contracts. You will have the platform to shape a regional operation, build a high-performing team and play a central role in the next stage of the companys growth.Apply confidentially to discuss this Branch Manager opportunity and the future potential of the Fire Midlands operation.All applications and conversations will be handled with complete discretion.TPBN1_UKTJ