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Operations Manager - Fire Projects

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Overview of role

Our Operations teams bridge the gap between corporate strategy and frontline execution. In our operations teams you will be at the heart of our service delivery. Your mission is to ensure that our operations are not just efficient, but exemplary.

Whether managing a specific contract, a high-profile site, or a regional portfolio, you are responsible for the safety of our people, the satisfaction of our clients, and the profitability of your business unit.

What else could you be doing?

Operational Excellence

Oversee daily activities to ensure they meet the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance.

Client Relationship Management

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, conducting site walkarounds and monthly reviews to ensure we are exceeding their expectations.

Performance Monitoring

Drive performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring technical and operational standards are met.

Operations Manager - Fire Projects

Dublin, Ireland

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Job ID: 9270

Job category: Engineering

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Date posted: 05/12/2026

Closing date: 26/06/2026

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Operations Manager – Fire Projects

Location: Dublin
Compensation: Excellent Salary & Benefits Package

G4S Secure Solutions is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Fire Projects division in Dublin. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, drive operational efficiencies, and manage a high-performing engineering team. This role bridges technical execution, commercial management, and strategic client relations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Team & Operational Leadership

Team Management: Lead the project engineering team, overseeing scheduling, leave, expenses, and performance.
Subcontractor Oversight: Manage, approve, and audit third-party subcontractors and handle purchase orders.
Fleet & Logistics: Oversee the project team’s fleet and coordinate with the warehouse for equipment deliveries.
Operational Excellence: Drive divisional efficiencies and monitor KPIs to hit strategic growth targets.

Project & Commercial Management

Project Delivery: Take full accountability for all projects and quoted works, ensuring strict compliance and budgeted margins.
Financial Oversight: Manage project commercials, including work-in-hand, applications for payment, variations, and invoicing.
Reporting & Forecasting: Deliver accurate monthly project forecasts and job approvals to senior leadership.
Credit Control: Partner with the accounts team to manage debtors, credits, and financial queries.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Consultative Support: Advise clients, electrical engineers, contractors, and consultants on fire industry standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align regularly with department heads, procurement, and billing teams.
Supply Chain Management: Partner with third-party suppliers to improve technology, manage price books, and resolve issues.

Business Growth & Technical Expertise

Sales Enablement: Support the sales team with technical queries, client engagement, and qualified leads.
Market Intelligence: Identify new business opportunities and transfer them to Business Development Managers.
Industry Compliance: Maintain deep knowledge of evolving fire industry standards and G4S product ranges.

About You

Experience: 5+ years of operational management experience within a dedicated project delivery background.
Industry Expertise: In-depth, practical knowledge of current fire industry standards and regulations.
Commercial Acumen: Strong track record of managing project finances, variations, and profit margins.
Execution Skills: Exceptional planning and organizational abilities with a proven knack for meeting tight deadlines.
Communication: Elite interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal teams and external stakeholders.
Focus: Highly customer-centric and results-driven

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to work in our Operations teams. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

Commercial awareness
Agility
Influencing skills
Problem solving
Safety first mindset
Collaborative

Your Future Pathway

Our Operations positions offer a clear trajectory for those who want to lead. We provide the training and mentorship needed to move from managing a single site to overseeing multi-million dollar regional portfolios. Many of our senior leaders began their journey in local operational roles, proving that with the right mindset, your career at G4S has no limits.

Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.

Career growth

Access to regional and global opportunities across 80+ countries and specialised leadership development programmes.

Financial Wellbeing

We believe in recognizing hard work through competitive pay and performance-based rewards that celebrate your individual and team achievements.

Health & Wellness

We prioritize your physical and mental wellness with comprehensive support programs and resources designed to help you bring your best self to work every day.