Fire Alarm Installation Manager

Integral UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Life Assurance

Private medical scheme

Contributory company pension scheme

Job summary

Hall & Kay is seeking an Installation Manager for Fire Alarms in Central London. You will lead installation and commissioning engineers, plan projects from inception to completion, and ensure budgets and timelines are met.

You will manage labour resources, collaborate with clients, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Strong leadership, communication, and certification in fire alarm installation are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering, Project Management, Fire Alarm technology or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in fire alarm system installation and project management, preferably in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm technologies and installation practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Organisational and planning abilities with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and team.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Relevant certifications in fire alarm installation or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of installation and commissioning engineers to drive performance and development.
• Plan and coordinate installation projects from inception to completion within timelines and budgets.
• Oversee labour scheduling and allocation to ensure the right skills are available for each project.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Conduct site assessments and risk evaluations to determine best fire alarm solutions and methods.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor project progress and address issues promptly to keep on track.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the installation team to troubleshoot problems.
• Manage inventory and procurement of installation materials and equipment for upcoming projects.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and budgets.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to improve processes.

Skills

Engineering background

Project management

Fire alarm technology

Leadership

Planning

Communication

PM software

Certifications

Education

Fire Alarm Certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Title: Installation Manager - Fire Alarms

Location: Central London

What you will be doing

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of installation and commissioning engineers, ensuring effective performance and professional development.
• Plan and coordinate installation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Oversee the scheduling and allocation of labour resources, ensuring that the right skills and personnel are available for each project.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
• Conduct site assessments and risk evaluations to determine the best fire alarm solutions and installation methods.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies throughout the installation process.
• Monitor and maintain project progress, addressing any issues or challenges that may arise promptly.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the installation team, troubleshooting problems as necessary.
• Manage inventory and procurement of installation materials and equipment, ensuring availability for upcoming projects.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, schedules, and budgets.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continually improve installation processes and service delivery.

What we’ll need from you

• Engineering, Project Management, Fire Alarm Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in fire alarm system installation and project management, preferably in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm technologies and installation practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop engineers.
• Exceptional organisational and planning abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Relevant certifications in fire alarm installation or project management.

What you can expect in return

• Salary competitive & negotiable depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Car allowance
• Life Assurance
• Private medical scheme
• Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 16:00)

Please note: You may be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.

Additional Company information

At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.

What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kay way’.…it’s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It’s our people that make us trusted to deliver.

Find out more about us and what our people say about us.

Our Commitment

We promote equality and ensure we have an inclusive culture where we recognise and address unconscious bias or prejudice – whether involving race, sex, background, disability, sexuality or other factors. We create a supportive environment that drives innovation, creativity and results.