Chris Bagnall

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT CHRIS BAGNALL

I began Certified Pro Installs Ltd in 2012, which we grew from a singular operation into a nationwide service provider in the electrical, fire safety, and life safety compliance sector. For more than 13 years, I’ve overseen delivery of turnkey compliance solutions across the UK and Ireland, including: • Electrical installation, inspection & testing in line with BS7671. • Fire risk assessments in compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. • Fire door inspections in line with BS8214 & • Preventative maintenance for multi-site retail, commercial, and education estates. I combine hands-on technical expertise with board-level strategy, enabling me to: • Win and mobilise national contracts worth seven figures annually. • Embed ISO9001, BAFE, and NAPIT accreditation to increase tender success rates. • Build operational teams and systems that scale without chaos. I’m also the co-creator of the B2B Made in Brum podcast, which has generated over 1 million organic interactions across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok — connecting, interviewing, and promoting business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs in and around Birmingham and the midlands. Today, I work with service businesses, compliance contractors, and facilities management providers to: • Streamline operations for greater efficiency. • Secure and retain high-value contracts. • Integrate compliance frameworks that strengthen client relationships and brand reputation. • Achieve sustainable, profitable growth without costly trial-and-error. Whether you’re an SME looking to expand, a scale-up aiming for national coverage, or a board seeking operational due diligence, I provide practical, results-driven consultancy to help you achieve your goals faster. Specialties: Business growth consulting • Compliance consultancy • Electrical contracting • Fire safety services • Contract mobilisation • Tender strategy • Multi-site maintenance • National service delivery • ISO9001 implementation • Operational efficiency If you’re looking to grow your service business with sustainable, compliant success, let’s connect.