Job Description:

Fire and Security Manager 

Package & Benefits

• Basic salary up to £65,000
• 15% bonus (paid quarterly)
• Company car or car allowance
• 22 days holiday (rising to 25 with service)
• Office-based role with site and client interaction
• Genuine opportunity to shape and develop a growing department

Company Overview
This opportunity is with a well-established and growing fire, security, and electrical contractor based in Essex. The business delivers installation, service, and maintenance solutions across a range of commercial and industrial environments and is recognised for its strong client relationships and high standards of delivery.

With continued growth and a focus on strengthening technical leadership, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Fire & Security Manager to play a key role in driving performance, standards, and future development.

Role Overview
As a Fire & Security Manager, you will take ownership of the technical and operational performance of the fire and security division. This is a hands-on management role, offering real influence over how the department operates, develops, and grows.

You will act as the technical lead for the business, supporting engineers, improving quality standards, and working closely with both clients and internal teams. The position combines office-based management with site visits, client meetings, and involvement in commercial activities such as tenders and quotations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Auditing engineers and improving overall performance and quality standards
• Acting as the escalation point for technical issues across fire and security systems
• Supporting scheduling and administration teams where required
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and surveys
• Preparing tenders, estimates, and quotations
• Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell to existing clients
• Supporting the business in achieving and maintaining industry accreditations (including BAFE)
• Managing and developing a small but growing team of engineers
• Driving compliance and best practice across all fire and security works

Requirements:

• Strong technical background in fire and security systems
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial
• Good understanding of industry standards and compliance
• Experience with surveys, estimating, and quoting
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities
• Full UK driving licence

Location
Essex (office-based with site and client interaction)

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