Fire Installation Project Manager

Cento; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank/public

Mobile phone and laptop

Career development opportunities

Performance-related bonus potential

Job summary

Cento, a leading fire and security solutions provider, is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager to deliver fire detection projects across commercial, healthcare, education, and public sectors. You will oversee all phases from award through completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and with the highest safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent client-facing skills, and in-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing fire alarm installation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Experience delivering projects in commercial and complex environments.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets and programmes effectively.
• Knowledge of BS 5839 and associated fire safety standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire alarm and life safety projects simultaneously.
• Oversee all project phases, including design review, procurement, planning, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Ensure projects comply with BS 5839, relevant fire safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, variations, forecasts, and commercial performance.
• Produce and maintain project programmes and progress reports.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Identify and manage project risks and mitigation measures.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across all project activities.
• Support commissioning and final acceptance processes.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Assist with resource planning and project pipeline management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

FIA Fire Alarm Qualifications

SMSTS

ECS Card

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work (desirable)

Job description

Fire Alarm Project Manager | Up to £65,000 base | London

An established fire and security solutions provider is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of fire detection and alarm projects across commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, and public sector environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from award through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire alarm and life safety projects simultaneously.
• Oversee all project phases, including design review, procurement, planning, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Ensure projects comply with BS 5839, relevant fire safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, variations, forecasts, and commercial performance.
• Produce and maintain project programmes and progress reports.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Identify and manage project risks and mitigation measures.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across all project activities.
• Support commissioning and final acceptance processes.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Assist with resource planning and project pipeline management.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing fire alarm installation projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Experience delivering projects in commercial and complex environments.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets and programmes effectively.
• Knowledge of BS 5839 and associated fire safety standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable System Experience

• Advanced
• Kentec
• Morley
• C-Tec
• Vesda/Aspirating Detection
• PAVA Systems
• Gas Suppression Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• FIA Fire Alarm Qualifications
• SMSTS
• ECS Card
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work (desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Commercially aware with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Package

• Basic Salary of up to £65,000
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Career development opportunities
• Performance-related bonus potential