Fire Services Business Manager - Derby

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About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Fire Services Business Manager and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

To lead and grow the existing Fire Services business. This includes full people, asset and P&L responsibility. The business currently delivers a range of fire related services both internally to Balfour Beatty and externally, including; Fire Alarm install & maintenance, fire fighting equipment, signage, Fire Risk Assessments, Training, Fire Door Inspections etc.

What you'll be doing

As a Fire Services Business Manager, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Overarching control of the Fire Services business
• Growth and development of existing fire services business, with additional activity streams, increased revenue and profitability
• Delivering a clear long term strategy for Fire Services aimed at delivering success and profitability aligned to the budget and three year plan.
• Supporting the Early Careers contingent within the team - currently 4nr. fire safety degree apprentices at various stages in their development
• Developing effective stage gate documentation in line with defined process and procedure for any investment or special projects required
• Reduce Baflour Beatty leakage across these business areas through work with SBUs, projects and the bidding teams

Working closely with the UK Head of Fire (group level) to ensure compliance and support the wider business with their compliance challenges

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Excellent computer skills - including Excel / Word / PowerPoint and ideally conversant with other software and systems, e.g. MS Project / Oracle / Insphire / Uptick
• Ability to lead a business, dealing with challenges and opportunities to deliver effective performance
• Ability to manage a P&L
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and negotiation
• Ability to analyse complex data, draw conclusions, produce reports and make recommendations to Directorate
• Experience of managing a complex array of suppliers and subcontractors
• Business management experience
• Good knowledge of, and experience in, the commercial Fire industry
• Good knowledge of current and relevant fire related British standards and JCOP
• Experience of managing teams and individuals
• Excellent Presentation Skills.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com