Sprinkler Projects Director

Overview

Sprinkler Projects Director

Location:

London (Projects Across Commercial & Data Centre Sectors)

Company:
Tier 1 Engineering Contractor (£80m Annual Turnover)

Salary: £100,000 - £115,000 + Package + Bonus

A 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.

The 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.

This 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.

• Lead the delivery of sprinkler projects across commercial and data centre sectors
• Take strategic control of programme, commercial performance and resource planning
• Oversee Project Managers, engineers and specialist subcontractors
• Drive operational standards, safety and technical quality
• Work closely with senior leadership on growth strategy and business development
• Support tendering, estimating and client engagement at a senior level
• Build and develop a high-performing sprinkler delivery team
• Play a key role in scaling the division beyond its current £8m turnover

This opportunity is ideal for:

• A Sprinkler Project Manager or Contracts Manager ready to step into a senior leadership role
• An experienced Operations Manager seeking a new challenge with more influence and long-term progression

• Strong background in sprinkler system project delivery
• Experience in commercial and/or data centre environments
• Good understanding of design, installation and commissioning of sprinkler systems
• Proven ability to manage teams, programmes and commercial performance
• Leadership mindset with ambition to grow a business unit
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience

• £100,000 - £115,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Travel expenses covered
• Long-term progression into a Director-level leadership role
• Influence over the growth and direction of a key business division
• Backing of a financially strong Tier 1 engineering contractor
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• This is a rare opportunity to take control of a growing sprinkler division and shape its future within a major engineering business.
• If you're ready to step up and build something bigger, we'd like to speak with you