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Business Development Manager – SFR531

Jun 29, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

Business Development Manager – Architectural Ironmongery & Fire Door Solutions

Midlands | Hybrid (1 day office-based)

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager within the architectural ironmongery and fire door sector.

This is a senior, commercially driven role focused on developing new business, managing key accounts, and delivering technical solutions across the commercial construction market.

The Role

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities with:
    • Door manufacturers
    • Fire door installers
    • Contractors, joinery firms, and specialist fit-out companies
  • Promote and sell:
    • Architectural ironmongery solutions
    • Door hardware packages
    • Fire doors and compliant fire door sets
  • Manage projects from enquiry through to installation, ensuring full compliance with fire, security, and accessibility standards
  • Work closely with internal teams to produce accurate specifications and schedules
  • Build long-term relationships and develop strategic accounts
  • Deliver CPD presentations, product demonstrations, and regular customer engagement
  • Maintain a strong pipeline and report on sales activity, forecasts, and KPIs

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven sales experience within:
    • Architectural ironmongery
    • Door hardware / fire doors
    • Technical construction products
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Ironmongery scheduling
    • Fire door certifications and compliance
    • Door manufacturing processes
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
  • Highly organised with strong project management capability
  • Full UK driving licence

The Candidate

  • Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially focused
  • Professional and confident communicator
  • Technically minded with strong problem-solving ability

What’s on Offer

  • Hybrid working (1 day office-based)
  • Opportunity to work with a growing, well-established market presence
  • Project-led sales environment with strong earning potential
  • Competitive package (details available on request)

📩 For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact SFR Recruitment Solutions

Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within:  Door, window, Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Fenestration, Hinges, Architectural, Interior Products, Access Control, Fire, Security, Building Products, Fixing, Fasteners, Construction

 

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager UK & Ireland – SFR528

Jun 17, 2026 , , , , by sfrrecruitment

📍 UK Wide | Full-Time

We are working with a market-leading manufacturer specialising in innovative solutions designed for healthcare and custodial environments. With strong global growth across EMEA, North America, and Asia-Pacific, the business is continuing to invest in its UK sales function and is now seeking a senior sales leader to drive performance and expansion across the UK & Ireland.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position, responsible for leading, developing, and motivating a team of Project Consultants to deliver revenue growth, strengthen strategic relationships, and build a high-performing sales culture.

You’ll play a key role in shaping regional strategy while remaining close to the field—coaching, supporting, and driving performance across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of sales professionals
  • Create a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and set clear targets and development plans
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning

Field Leadership & Coaching

  • Spend time in the field supporting customer engagement and deal progression
  • Provide live coaching on sales approach, negotiation, and closing strategies
  • Identify capability gaps and implement development plans

Sales Performance & Pipeline Management

  • Deliver regional revenue and growth targets
  • Monitor pipeline, activity levels, and conversion performance
  • Ensure strong CRM discipline and accurate forecasting
  • Analyse trends and implement corrective actions

Strategic Account Development

  • Lead growth across key strategic and enterprise accounts
  • Build senior-level relationships with customers
  • Support team members in identifying and developing opportunities

Major Opportunities

  • Oversee high-value and complex sales opportunities
  • Lead commercial strategy, negotiations, and presentations
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders to secure successful outcomes

Regional Planning

  • Develop and execute the regional sales strategy
  • Lead planning sessions and quarterly business reviews
  • Maintain strong market awareness and competitor insight

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience leading and developing a B2B sales team
  • Strong track record of delivering against revenue targets
  • Experience managing strategic accounts and complex sales cycles
  • Commercially aware with excellent negotiation skills
  • Strong leadership presence with a coaching mindset
  • Analytical approach to sales performance and forecasting
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Personal Attributes

  • Results-driven and highly accountable
  • Strong communicator and relationship builder
  • Customer-focused and commercially astute
  • Proactive, organised, and resilient
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth environment

What Success Looks Like

  • Building a high-performing, engaged sales team
  • Consistently delivering revenue and growth targets
  • Strengthening key customer relationships
  • Improving pipeline quality and conversion
  • Embedding a strong sales culture across the region

📩 For a confidential discussion, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions

Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within:  Door, window, Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Fenestration, Hinges, Architectural, Interior Products, Access Control, Fire, Security, Building Products, Fixing, Fasteners, Construction

 

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Global Estimating Manager – SFR523

Jun 8, 2026 , , , by sfrrecruitment

🌍 Global Estimating Manager

📍 International / Leadership Opportunity

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working on an exclusive retained search for a Global Estimating Manager to lead and develop a high-performing international estimating function within a growing, specialist manufacturing organisation.

🚀 The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the global estimating function, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of quotations, tender submissions and technical support across multiple regions.

You’ll play a key role in shaping strategy, improving processes, and driving consistency across international teams. Hybrid, 3 days on site.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor and develop a global estimating team
  • Drive performance, accountability and continuous improvement

Strategy & Process Improvement

  • Develop and implement a global estimating strategy aligned with growth plans
  • Standardise systems, processes and best practice (including Driveworks)

Estimating & Quotation Management

  • Oversee the creation of accurate, high-quality quotations
  • Ensure all quotes align with client specifications and are efficiently managed through revisions
  • Implement robust quality control processes

Tender Management

  • Take ownership of global tender submissions
  • Ensure accurate, timely and commercially competitive responses

Technical & Commercial Support

  • Act as a central technical support function for the wider sales team
  • Provide guidance on product selection, compatibility and alternative solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Engineering, Product Development, Operations and Installation teams
  • Ensure alignment between technical design, compliance standards and production capability

📊 Additional Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate records of estimating activity and pipeline opportunities
  • Support global alignment of standards, documentation and training
  • Attend internal meetings and reporting forums as required

✅ What We’re Looking For

  • Strong background in estimating within construction, manufacturing or building products
  • Proven experience managing teams, ideally across multiple regions
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Experience with configuration / quoting tools (e.g. Driveworks) and CRM systems
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Commercially aware with the ability to balance accuracy and efficiency

💡 Why Apply?

  • Key leadership role within a growing international business
  • Opportunity to shape global processes and strategy
  • Collaborative, values-driven environment focused on quality and innovation

📩 For a confidential discussion, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.

Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within:  Door, window, Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Fenestration, Hinges, Architectural, Interior Products, Access Control, Fire, Security, Building Products, Fixing, Fasteners, Construction.

 

Vacancies

Specification Manager – SFR520

May 14, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

🔹 Specification Manager – Fire Doors (UK Wide)

SFR Recruitment Solutions are working on behalf of a leading manufacturer within the timber fire door sector to recruit an experienced Specification Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in fire door specifications and compliance to join a well-established and growing business, supporting major UK construction projects.

📌 The Role

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving growth by securing product specifications across a wide range of construction projects.

You will build strong relationships with architects, contractors, developers and consultants, providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.

✅ Key Responsibilities

  • Develop specification opportunities across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, hospitality and commercial
  • Deliver CPD presentations and technical seminars to key stakeholders
  • Provide expert advice on fire door compliance, certification and performance standards
  • Build and maintain relationships with architects, contractors, developers and consultants
  • Identify and track project opportunities from design through to completion
  • Manage enquiries and develop compliant door system solutions aligned to project requirements
  • Support project delivery and convert specifications into commercial opportunities

🛠 Additional Duties

  • Attend client meetings, site visits, exhibitions and industry events
  • Assist with preparation of technical documents, door schedules and specifications
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, pipelines and forecasts
  • Contribute to wider business initiatives through market and account insight

🎯 Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in specification management within the timber fire door sector
  • Strong understanding of fire door compliance, standards, and certification (e.g. FOA, EXAPs)
  • Experience using NBS and CAD software (AutoCAD preferred)
  • Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
  • Experience with estimating or door schedules would be advantageous

📍 Location & Package

  • UK-wide role with hybrid flexibility (home, site visits, and office attendance as required)
  • Travel across the UK with occasional international travel
  • Competitive salary up to £60,000 + package

Interested?

 

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch for more information about this role!

 

Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction Vacancies and Specification Positions within:  Door, window, Hardware, Ironmongery, Locks, Fenestration, Hinges, Architectural, Interior Products, Access Control, Fire, Security, Building Products, Fixing, Fasteners, Construction

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Vacancies

Design Coordinator – SFR513

Mar 25, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

Design Coordinator

UK (Hybrid with Travel Required)
Recruitment by SFR Recruitment Solutions

SFR Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer in the fire door and timber doorset sector to recruit an experienced Design Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑driven technical professional to join a high‑performing sales and design function, supporting the delivery of compliant and fully specified door system designs across a wide range of projects.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience designing or coordinating timber fire door systems, interpreting Field of Applications / EXAPs, and working closely with architects, specifiers, and project teams.

About the Role

As a Design Coordinator, you will act as a vital technical link within the sales team, ensuring all project requirements are captured accurately and translated into fully compliant door system designs. You’ll work closely with Business Development Managers, Architectural Ironmongers, and cross‑functional departments including Technical, Operations, and Marketing.

The position offers hybrid working across UK sites, with occasional travel to offices, project locations, and both UK and international events.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Design Coordination

  • Manage incoming enquiries, reviewing drawings, surveys, schedules, and tender packs to design fully compliant timber door systems.
  • Produce complete door schedules, specifications, and detailed drawings, ensuring all documentation is recorded within the drawing register.
  • Develop project designs in line with client expectations, industry standards, Field of Application guidance, EXAPs, and relevant product listings.
  • Create organised file structures, download required information, and request missing documentation when needed.

Collaboration & Client Liaison

  • Work closely with design professionals, architects, specifiers, contractors, and project managers to fully understand project requirements.
  • Consult with clients on any required variations when project needs fall outside of permitted scope.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project designs.

Additional Duties

  • Participate in cross‑functional innovation forums to support new product development and continuous improvement.
  • Travel across the UK as required — including visits to head office locations — and occasional international travel for training or trade events.
  • Support broader business initiatives through strong technical understanding and proactive project involvement.

Candidate Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in design coordination within the timber fire door sector.
  • Strong ability to interpret Field of Applications (FoAs), EXAPs, and product listings.
  • Experience producing accurate schedules and estimates (desirable).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
  • Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work efficiently under changing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with multiple stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail, strong problem‑solving ability, and excellent self‑review.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected, growing organisation where your technical expertise will directly influence project success and product compliance. You’ll be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team with strong prospects for development.

Apply Today

This vacancy is being managed directly by SFR Recruitment Solutions.

If you have the technical background and want to advance your career with a leading industry employer, we would love to hear from you.

 

Vacancies

Business Development Executive – SFR507

Feb 21, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

Client: A reputable supplier of doors and architectural hardware, supplying into local authorities, councils, developers, and contractors.

Job Description

We are seeking an Internal Business Development Executive to join a well‑established and highly respected business within the door and architectural hardware sector. This role is desk‑based, supporting the wider business development team and helping drive growth across key customer groups.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, proactive communication, and contributing to continued commercial success from within a collaborative office environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, councils, developers, and contractors across the region.
  • Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities to support the wider BDM team and expand the company’s customer base.
  • Act as a central point of contact for inbound enquiries, providing excellent customer service and accurate product information.
  • Support external Business Development Managers with quotations, proposals, follow‑ups, and project updates.
  • Work closely with internal departments to deliver tailored solutions and showcase the company’s extensive product portfolio.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, track opportunities, and support the team in achieving business growth targets.
  • Represent the business in a positive, professional manner, upholding the company’s long‑standing reputation.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in sales, internal sales, customer service, or business development within construction, building products, or a technical environment.
  • A proactive mindset with enthusiasm for learning and developing product knowledge.
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, both over the phone and via email.
  • Ability to succeed in a friendly, supportive, family‑owned business with a strong heritage.
  • A customer‑focused approach with excellent organisational skills.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and rewarding benefits package.
  • A supportive, collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
  • Opportunities to progress within a growing and well‑respected company.

Join a team that values its history, prides itself on exceptional service, and continues to grow within the architectural hardware and door solutions market.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window Hardware

 

Vacancies

Contracts Coordinator – SFR503

Feb 5, 2026 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Contracts Co‑ordinator

Architectural Ironmongery & Door Hardware Sector
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Competitive + Training + Development
Recruiting via SFR Recruitment Solutions

About the Role

SFR Recruitment Solutions is supporting a leading business in the architectural ironmongery and door hardware sector in their search for a Contracts Co‑ordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop strong technical and commercial knowledge within ironmongery, doorset scheduling, product specification, and manufacturing coordination.

The successful candidate will take a proactive, detail‑focused approach to managing ironmongery contracts from order to completion. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external customers, architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Full and ongoing training will be provided to support your development in ironmongery products, terminology, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Contracts Manager in overseeing multiple live projects
  • Process orders and manage projects from businesses within the group
  • Raise purchase orders, monitor supplier progress, and book goods in using Sage
  • Request PODs and invoice internal customers
  • Liaise with customers and internal teams to coordinate ironmongery deliveries alongside doorset schedules
  • Report any issues or risks to the management team
  • Request site information such as kickplate details, cylinder suiting, and door numbering
  • Develop a strong understanding of ironmongery technical terminology
  • Gather full manufacturing requirements from customers
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures

Minimum Requirements

  • Experience in a similar role is advantageous
  • Understanding of manufacturing or estimating processes is desirable
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Degree‑level education desirable
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage (desirable)

Key Competencies

  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects
  • Technical knowledge of ironmongery (advantageous but not essential)
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team
  • Good problem‑solving skills with initiative to resolve or escalate issues
  • Commercial and contractual awareness
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
  • Confident and professional with clients

Interested?

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.
We specialise exclusively in recruitment across the architectural ironmongery, door hardware, and access control sectors.

 

Vacancies

Fire Door Inspector – SFR495

Nov 25, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

About Our client

Our client is one of the UK’s leading fire door inspection and compliance consultancies.
Trusted by NHS Trusts, housing providers, councils, and major property managers across the country to deliver expert fire door inspections, compliance reports, and consultancy services.

This dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking a meticulous and experienced Technical Fire Inspector to join a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will come from a strong ironmongery or hardware background and will be responsible for conducting detailed fire safety inspections. This is a hands-on role offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career, with clear pathways into management and leadership positions for the right person.

Key Responsibilities – More can be found on the full job description

  • Inspect fire doors on client sites using our digital system
  • Identify and record defects accurately with supporting evidence
  • Verify certification details, installation methods, and compliance
  • Ensure inspection data meets the QA standards
  • Communicate professionally with clients and site staff
  • Plan and manage site visits effectively across multiple locations

This is a technical, hands-on role suited to someone with a strong eye for detail and pride in doing the job right.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Fire Door Inspection qualification (e.g. FDIS CertFDI, BM Trada, Bluesky, or equivalent)
  • Experience in fire door inspection or passive fire protection
  • Understanding of fire door components, test evidence, and certification
  • Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping
  • Comfortable using tablets and digital reporting systems
  • Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Desirable (not essential):

  • Experience in healthcare, housing, or education environments
  • Awareness of standards such as BS 8214, BS476, En1634
  • Familiarity with UKAS-accredited schemes (BM Trada, FIRAS, Bluesky)
  • Fire safety or risk management training (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, IFE, IFSM)

If you have joinery or fire-stopping experience and want to develop into a qualified inspector, training opportunities are also available.

What We Offer

  • Company vehicle (car or van – negotiable)
  • Paid travel time and expenses
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing professional training & development
  • Progression route to Senior Inspector and Compliance Lead
  • Supportive, quality-focused culture – not box-ticking inspections

 

You’ll be joining a company that’s modernising how fire door inspections are carried out across the UK — combining real technical expertise with advanced reporting technology.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

 

Vacancies

Contracts Administrator – SFR492

Nov 12, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is an established and leading supplier of timber and fire doors as well as architectural hardware products.

The business is now looking to recruit someone in the position of Sales & Contracts Administrator

 

The Role

Job Purpose:

To provide efficient administrative support to the Sales and Contracts teams, ensuring smooth operation of day-to-day activities related to quotations, order processing, and customer communication. This role will play a key part in managing fire door and hardware sales, assisting with order placement, and supporting the contracts department with documentation and coordination.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Quotation Support

  • Prepare and issue quotations for fire doors, door sets, and associated hardware.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers to clarify technical details, specifications, and pricing.
  • Maintain and update quotation records, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up.

Order Processing & Administration

  • Process customer purchase orders and supplier orders accurately within required timelines.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to confirm delivery schedules and lead times.
  • Maintain accurate order tracking and documentation for all projects.
  • Manage order acknowledgments.

Customer Service & Communication

  • Act as a key point of contact for customer queries relating to quotations, orders, and deliveries.
  • Provide regular updates to customers and internal departments on order status.

Contracts Department Support

  • Assist the Contracts team with project documentation, scheduling, and coordination.
  • Support the preparation of job files, documentation for site delivery, and installation.
  • Ensure all paperwork complies with company and industry standards.

General Administration

  • Maintain organised records and filing systems for sales and contract documentation.
  • Support the wider team with ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as required.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the department.

 

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in a similar Sales Administrator or Contracts Administrator role would be advantageous but not essential.
  • Knowledge or experience in the construction or building materials sector (fire doors or hardware preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP/CRM systems.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable Attributes:

  • Experience with door and hardware specification or technical sales.
  • Understanding of fire door certification and compliance processes.
  • Team-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
  • Strong customer service skills.

 

We welcome you to apply. If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

 

 

SFR Recruitment Solutions