Sprinkler Projects Director

Job Description

Sprinkler Projects Director\n\nLocation: London (Projects Across Commercial & Data Centre Sectors)\n Company: Tier 1 Engineering Contractor (£80m Annual Turnover)\n Salary: £100,000 - £115,000 + Package + Bonus\n\nOverview\n\nA Tier 1 engineering contractor turning over £80 million per year is looking to appoint a Sprinkler Projects Director to lead and expand its growing sprinkler division.\n\nThe sprinkler arm of the business is already delivering £8 million annually, with a strong secured pipeline and a clear strategy to scale the division significantly over the coming years. This appointment is a key part of that growth plan.\n\nThis role offers a clear route into a full Director-level leadership position, with responsibility not just for project delivery, but for shaping the future direction, performance and expansion of the sprinkler business unit.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThis is a leadership role suited to someone ready to step beyond project delivery and take ownership of an entire division.\n\nYou will:\n\nLead the delivery of sprinkler projects across commercial and data centre sectors\n\nTake strategic control of programme, commercial performance and resource planning\n\nOversee Project Managers, engineers and specialist subcontractors\n\nDrive operational standards, safety and technical quality\n\nWork closely with senior leadership on growth strategy and business development\n\nSupport tendering, estimating and client engagement at a senior level\n\nBuild and develop a high-performing sprinkler delivery team\n\nPlay a key role in scaling the division beyond its current £8m turnover\n\nWho This Role Suits\n\nThis opportunity is ideal for:\n\nA Sprinkler Project Manager or Contracts Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role\n or\n\nAn experienced Operations Manager seeking a new challenge with more influence and long-term progression\n\nRequirements\n\nStrong background in sprinkler system project delivery\n\nExperience in commercial and/or data centre environments\n\nGood understanding of design, installation and commissioning of sprinkler systems\n\nProven ability to manage teams, programmes and commercial performance\n\nLeadership mindset with ambition to grow a business unit\n\nConfident communicator with client-facing experience\n\nWhat's On Offer\n\n£100,000 - £115,000 basic salary\n\nPerformance-related bonus\n\nTravel expenses covered\n\nLong-term progression into a Director-level leadership role\n\nInfluence over the growth and direction of a key business division\n\nBacking of a financially strong Tier 1 engineering contractor\n\nStrong pipeline of secured work\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to take control of a growing sprinkler division and shape its future within a major engineering business.\n\nIf you're ready to step up and build something bigger, we'd like to speak with you