CareerPlan

Head of Major Projects - Fire Suppression

Sunbury-on-Thames-Surrey-United KingdomFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead the delivery of large-scale fire suppression installations (sprinkler and gas) across warehousing, logistics, healthcare, and critical environments in the UK and Ireland.

Role type

Senior IC business leader (Head of Major Projects)

Builds

Large-scale sprinkler and gas suppression installations

Domain

Construction / Engineering / Fire Safety

Required skills

P&L management, team leadership, commercial negotiation, risk management, project governance, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, operational strategy

Preferred skills

NEC/JCT contract knowledge, experience in warehousing/logistics/healthcare/MOD environments, engineering/construction management degree

Technologies

NEC contracts, JCT contracts

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Senior and Project Managers; oversee a portfolio of 20 concurrent projects (£500k–£20m+); hold full P&L responsibility for a £25m business; drive safety-first culture and regulatory compliance; manage commercial negotiations and contract governance; support major bids and tender reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership