Fire Protection Project Manager

4Way Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Life insurance

Bike to Work scheme

Job summary

4Way Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Protection Project Manager for a West Midlands-based role. You will manage commercial sprinkler projects from site survey through to testing and commissioning, coordinating with clients, consultants, and site teams.

The role requires 10+ years as a PM on sprinkler installations, strong procurement and cost-control skills, and CSCS with desirable LPCB/SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications. UK-wide project coverage with 25 days holiday and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager on commercial sprinkler installations
• Desirable: LPCB design qualification
• Desirable: SSSTS or SMSTS

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys
• Work with your Operations Manager and Director on cost control across your contracts and projects
• Source labour, equipment and fabrication for each job
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and site managers and supervisors
• Track installation progress against the programme and keep records up to date
• Keep accurate site records, including a diary of all operatives working on your projects
• Make sure sites follow the issued and approved method statements and risk assessments
• Assist with testing and commissioning

Skills

Project management

Site surveys

Procurement

Cost control

Stakeholder liaison

MS Office / MS Project

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Education

LPCB design qualification

Job description

Fire Protection Project Manager, 25 Days Holiday & Company Pension

Location of works: West Midlands

Salary Bracket: Salary banding disclosed before introduction

Industry: Fire Protection | Sprinkler Systems

About Our Customer

A fire protection specialist with over 40 years in the industry, designing, installing and maintaining automatic fire suppression and detection systems, is recruiting an experienced Project Manager in the West Midlands. You will run a selection of commercial sprinkler projects across the UK, from site survey through to testing and commissioning, working with clients, consultants, suppliers and site teams.

Salary and Benefits – Fire Protection Project Manager

• Salary banding disclosed before introduction
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Bike to Work scheme

Key Responsibilities – Fire Protection Project Manager

• Carry out site surveys
• Work with your Operations Manager and Director on cost control across your contracts and projects
• Source labour, equipment and fabrication for each job
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and site managers and supervisors
• Track installation progress against the programme and keep records up to date
• Keep accurate site records, including a diary of all operatives working on your projects
• Make sure sites follow the issued and approved method statements and risk assessments
• Assist with testing and commissioning

Skills and experience – Fire Protection Project Manager:

• At least 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager on commercial sprinkler installations
• Background in commercial sprinkler contracts, wet risers and dry risers
• Understanding of BS EN 12845, LPC Rules and BS 9990
• Strong procurement and cost control skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and similar project management software
• Valid CSCS card
• Desirable: LPCB design qualification
• Desirable: SSSTS or SMSTS
• Desirable: a hands‑on, can‑do attitude

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: A specialist in fire detection and fire protection systems with more than 40 years in the industry, delivering projects across the UK.
Work Culture: Structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues, with a strong investment in apprenticeships and ongoing learning and development.

Keywords to support your application:

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