Fire & Security Project Manager

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Car allowance

Flexible hours

Driving license preferred

Job summary

Protec Fire & Security Group Ltd in London is seeking an experienced project manager to lead the delivery of new fire detection and security installations, oversee upgrades, and ensure profitable project execution. You will manage from enquiry to final accounts and control budgets while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

You will also prepare detailed work programs, liaise with manufacturing and design for timely delivery, negotiate variations, and provide commercial guidance to

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience managing complete projects from tender to commission.
• Knowledge of current British Standards and Fire Detection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handle projects from initial enquiry through to final accounts.
• Undertake full financial control of projects, ensuring profitability.
• Manage installation works on site and liaise with clients and departments.
• Prepare detailed work programs to meet labour and deadline requirements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, design and other departments for timely delivery.
• Negotiate contract variations and advise on commercial aspects.
• Highlight potential issues and ensure contract drawings are correctly designed.
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the role.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Procurement

Financial management

Labour resource management

Client liaison

Education

A Levels or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

To work on the project management of new Fire Detection and Security installations. With a sound knowledge of past and present Fire and Security systems you will ensure efficient delivery and installation of new projects and upgrades to existing systems.

Typical Responsibilities

• To handle projects from initial enquiry through to final accounts.


• Undertake full financial control of projects, delivering the works efficiently and profitably.


• To effectively manage the installation works on site whilst liaising with clients and other departments.


• Prepare detailed work programs to ensure all labour and deadline requirements are met.


• Liaise with manufacturing, design and other relevant departments to ensure timely delivery.


• To negotiate contract variations and agree works where required.


• To highlight possible problem areas and obtain commercial contractual advice and ensure contract documentation drawings are correctly designed.


• Any other duties commensurate with your position.

Qualifications

• A Levels or equivalent qualifications

Experience

• Experience within a similar role managing complete projects from tender to commission


• Working knowledge of current British Standards


• Knowledge of Fire Detection and associated equipment

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to efficiently manage project delivery


• An excellent eye for detail


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels


• Ability to source and purchase materials


• Capable of managing labour resources


• Ability to liaise and coordinate works with clients


• Good financial management skills


• Proficient using Microsoft computer packages including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Other

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn


• Flexible in approach to working hours


• A full and valid driving license

Salary (D.O.E.) + bonuses + car/allowance