Head of Operations - Fire Suppression

Johnson Controls

The Role

Overview

Lead operations for fire suppression systems across UK & Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

  • scalable systems
  • data automation
  • project delivery
  • compliance standards
  • margin growth
  • operations alignment

Tasks

-Build scalable systems that boost performance and customer satisfaction -Lead and align operations to our strategic goals -Drive margin growth and process innovation -Oversee end-to-end project delivery -Champion compliance and safety standards -Harness data and automation to optimize execution

Requirements

  • zero harm
  • team leadership
  • travel
  • tech-savvy
  • 10+ years
  • fire suppression

What You Bring

-Strong Zero Harm safety commitment -Proven success in leading senior teams and cross-functional operations -Willingness to travel across UK&I -Tech-savvy, data-driven, and customer-focused -10+ years in operational leadership across install & service -Strategic mindset with hands-on execution -Deep Fire Suppression expertise

Benefits

-Inclusive, collaborative culture -Competitive salary + car options -Extensive training & development -Pension, life assurance & employee perks

The Company

About Johnson Controls

-Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry. -Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation. -Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform. -Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services. -Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Security

Safety

Fire Detection

HVAC

Controls

Smart Buildings

Sustainability

Operations

Maintenance

Repairs

System Modernisation

Carbon Reduction

Data Analytics

Facility Management