Passive Fire Contracts Director

An established and successful company is looking to launch a new Passive Fire division and is seeking an ambitious Passive Fire Contracts Director to take ownership of this exciting opportunity.

This is a senior position for someone with a strong commercial background and proven industry experience who can help establish the operation, build a team, develop client relationships and secure new contracts.

You will have significant autonomy and the backing of an established business, giving you the opportunity to shape the division and play a major role in its long-term success.

The Role:

As Passive Fire Contracts Director, you will lead the commercial development of the new division, identifying opportunities and establishing the structure required to deliver sustainable growth.

• Developing and implementing a strategy for the new division.
• Identifying opportunities and securing new contracts.
• Building strong relationships with clients, main contractors and industry contacts.
• Leading tendering, pricing and commercial negotiations.
• Recruiting and developing a capable delivery and commercial team.
• Establishing effective processes, systems and procedures.
• Overseeing contractual performance, margins and profitability.
• Supporting mobilisation and successful delivery of newly secured projects.
• Working closely with the senior leadership team on wider business objectives.
• Developing repeat business and long-term client partnerships.

About You:

The successful Passive Fire Contracts Director will have substantial experience within the sector combined with strong commercial and contractual knowledge.

You should ideally have:

• A proven background in passive fire protection.
• Strong experience across contracts, commercial management or business development.
• A track record of winning and negotiating work.
• Established relationships with relevant clients, contractors or stakeholders.
• Experience recruiting, managing or developing teams.
• A sound understanding of industry standards, compliance and delivery requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The commercial awareness to understand margins, risk and profitability.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build something from the ground up.

What's on Offer

• £80,000 – £95,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Veichle or car allowance
• Salary reviews / bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, with a head office in Sheffield
• The opportunity to build a new division with the support of an established organisation.
• Genuine autonomy and influence at senior level.
• The opportunity to recruit and develop your own team.
• Excellent long-term progression potential.
• A senior leadership position with significant responsibility for future growth.