Fire Project Manager

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; Greater London, Essex; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Fire Project Manager with experience in fire detection and suppression systems for London and the South East. This remote and site-based role covers M25, Kent, Essex and surrounding areas, and you will lead projects from planning through handover, coordinating design, procurement, commissioning and client communications to deliver safely and commercially.

Essential: CSCS, SMSTS, full UK driving licence and a technical background in fire engineering or

Qualifications

• Experience managing fire detection, alarm and/or suppression projects.
• Exposure to data centre or critical environments is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness including budget management and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire protection projects from initial planning to handover.
• Define scope, programmes, budgets and resource requirements.
• Coordinate design, procurement, engineering, installation, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Fire project management

Fire protection systems

Stakeholder management

Budget control

MS Office / PM tools

Education

Engineering/Construction background

Tools

MS Office

PM software / ERP

Job description

Project Manager – Fire Detection & Suppression

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 DOE

Location: Remote / Site-Based – South East, London, M25, Kent, Essex

Type of Work: Full-time, permanent, remote and site-based

Are you an experienced Fire Project Manager with a strong background in fire detection and suppression systems, looking for a role where you can take ownership of complex, technically demanding projects across London and the South East?

Our client is looking to recruit a capable and commercially aware Project Manager to oversee the delivery of fire protection projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover. This is a remote and site-based role, covering projects across the M25, London, Kent, Essex and the wider South East, so candidates will need to be based within reasonable reach of this region.

The role would suit someone with proven experience managing fire detection and suppression projects, ideally including exposure to data centre, critical infrastructure, commercial or high-compliance environments. You will be responsible for coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients, ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and to the required technical standards.

Job Description

As Project Manager, your duties will include:

• Managing fire protection projects from initial planning through to final handover
• Defining project scope, deliverables, programmes, budgets and resource requirements
• Coordinating design, procurement, engineering, installation, commissioning and handover activity
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist delivery partners
• Reviewing designs, specifications, technical drawings and system layouts
• Ensuring work is delivered in line with relevant standards, regulations and client requirements
• Monitoring project performance, budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and commercial risks
• Preparing and managing variations, applications for payment, valuations and final accounts
• Attending client meetings, progress reviews and site inspections
• Supporting high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across all projects

Person Specification

Suitable candidates will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing fire detection, fire alarm and/or suppression system projects
• Technical knowledge of fire systems, including fire alarms, gas suppression, water mist, emergency voice systems, dry risers or related systems
• Previous experience delivering projects within commercial, construction, building services or critical environments
• Exposure to data centre projects would be highly advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness, including budget management, cost control, contract administration and variations
• The ability to manage subcontractors, site teams and internal stakeholders effectively
• Good understanding of construction programmes, sequencing and project lifecycle management
• Confidence interpreting technical drawings, schematics and compliance documentation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients, consultants and delivery teams
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; project management or ERP system experience would be beneficial

Essential requirements include:

• Valid CSCS card
• SMSTS
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant technical, engineering, construction or fire industry background

Desirable qualifications include:

• HNC, HND or degree in Engineering, Building Services, Fire Safety or a related discipline
• FIA, BS 5839, fire design or commissioning-related training
• First Aid, PASMA and/or IPAF
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience working within principal contractor or specialist subcontractor environments

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Project Manager to join a specialist business delivering technically interesting projects across the South East. The role offers a salary of £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience, along with the opportunity to work on varied fire detection and suppression projects, including potential exposure to data centre environments.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability