Fire & Life Safety Project Manager

Overview

Are you an experienced Fire Safety/Alarm Project Manager looking for your next challenge? Are you a commercially astute professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, knows your way around high-value, multi units residential construction, and are ready to make a real impact. Then read on, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are a long-standing family run business who are an industry leader in providing Fire, Security, Reception and Data system solutions across high-rise new build projects and occupied residential developments in London and the Southeast.

Duties

• Hands-on experience as a fire alarm technician, supported by certifications in industry standards like BS 5839 or NFPA

• Ability to manage site teams, clients, consultants, and internal departments to ensure on-time, in-budget delivery of multiple installations

• Proven experience of 3-5 years within the fire industry, specifically in fire alarm system design, installation, or commissioning

• Be able to demonstrate experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously which are large-scale, high-value commercial or multiple unit residential projects (e.g., up to £2m).

• Deep understanding of fire alarm systems, including detection technologies, notification devices, and integration with other building systems.

• Excellent understanding of H&S responsibilities and compliance in construction/live environments

• Commercially astute with ability to monitor project P&L, variations, payment applications and forecasting

• Experience preparing and managing project RAMS, procurement, subcontractor management, and labour scheduling

• Strong reporting, documentation

• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules

• Manage dependencies across multiple disciplines

• Act as primary point of contact across disciplines

• Engage and manage all senior stakeholders

• Facilitate decision making and resolve any cross-functional conflict

• Lead and manage site teams

• Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts

• Track costs, commitments and all variances

• Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues

• Implement strategies and contingency plans

• Escalate issues appropriately with clear recommendations

• Ensure compliance with organisational standards

• Prepare and present reports, audits and maintain accurate documentation

• Adhoc duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction management with a focus on fire protection or life safety systems.

• Strong knowledge of system design principles related to fire detection, suppression, alarm systems, and emergency lighting.

• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple projects simultaneously.

• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent are desirable.

• 5 years’ experience delivering fire safety installation

• Current and valid construction industry and technical qualifications – ECS/CSCS,

• SSSTS/SMSTS

• Certification from recognised bodies such as the Fire Industry Association (FIA) or LPCB is highly valued.

• Track record of managing multi-unit projects up to £1m (single contract value) from start to finish in a new build/construction environment

• Experience of systems such as: Fire Alarms,

• Current and valid construction industry and technical qualifications – ECS/CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS

• Full UK Driving Licence and Right to Work in the UK

• Proficient user of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power

Point, Visio)

Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car

• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person