Fire Stop Division Manager

Prospero Group are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Fire Stop Division Manager to lead, develop, and grow our fire stopping and passive fire protection services on the Isle of Man. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a specialist division within the Prospero Group, managing both operational delivery and business development to expand our client base and service offering. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the division, from compliance and project management to client engagement and promotion, ensuring that every project meets the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mange the Fire Stop division’s day-to-day operations, including fire stopping, fire damper testing, fire door inspections, smoke vent checks, and remedial works. Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from initial survey through to completion, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and industry accreditations (FIRAS, IFC, BM Trada, etc.).
Promote the division’s services to commercial property owners, facilities managers, developers, and contractors across the Isle of Man.
Prepare quotations, proposals, and tenders, and follow up to secure new business and maintain strong client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for all Fire Stop projects. Oversee health and safety compliance, including the preparation of risk assessments and method statements. Recruit, train, and manage division staff to ensure a high standard of technical expertise and service delivery. Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
Essential Skills: Proven experience in fire stopping, passive fire protection, or a related construction/building services discipline. A strong knowledge of UK building regulations, British Standards, and passive fire protection best practice. A proven track record in both technical delivery and business development, excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong communication and leadership abilities and a full UK driving licence and ability to work across multiple sites on the Isle of Man.
Desirable: Industry accreditation (FIRAS, IFC, BM Trada, or equivalent), experience managing a specialist division or small business unit.
Knowledge of Isle of Man regulations and practices (training provided if required).
Prospero Group Offer: Competitive salary with performance-related bonus scheme, company pension scheme, Bupa Healthcare, a high level of autonomy to shape and grow the division with clear career progression within a growing business.

Interested: Please send your CV to hr@prospero.im, call 01624 695250 or visit https://www.prospero.im/careers/ for further information.