Fire & Security Project Manager

ionic Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ionic Recruitment is assisting in finding an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to lead the creation of a new in-house division in Manchester. You will drive end-to-end projects, from design through commissioning and handover, while shaping processes and accreditations.

The role requires solid experience in Fire Alarm/Fire & Security, with knowledge of BS 5839 and related standards. You will manage costs, liaise with clients and suppliers, and help establish the division's workflows and

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Fire Alarm / Fire & Security industry.
• Proven ability to manage projects from design through completion.
• Good knowledge of fire/security standards and design practices.
• Experience with estimating, quotations and procurement.
• Commercial awareness of project costs and margins.
• Experience dealing with clients, consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire & security projects from design through commissioning and handover.
• Design fire alarm systems and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare estimates and quotations.
• Plan labour, materials, procurement and project programmes.
• Manage costs, margins and client expectations.
• Coordinate installations, testing and commissioning.
• Produce project documentation, drawings, certificates and handover info.
• Work with manufacturers, suppliers, clients and consultants.
• Help develop processes, systems and accreditations for the division.
• Provide technical support and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Fire alarm design

BS 5839 knowledge

Design management

Estimating/quotations

Procurement

Cost/margin awareness

Client management

Independent ownership

BAFE/BS 7671 knowledge

Access control/CCTV/Intruder alarms

Manufacturer knowledge (Advanced, Kent

Job description

Fire & Security Project Manager - Division Development

Location: Manchester / North West

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + benefits

Type: Full-time, Permanent

I'm working with a growing business that is looking to bring its Fire & Security offering in-house, and they're looking for an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to help build and develop the new division.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a Project Manager role and would like the chance to have real ownership in developing a department from the ground up.

The Role

• You'll work closely with senior management and be involved across the full project lifecycle, including:
• Managing Fire & Security projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Fire alarm system design and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Preparing estimates and quotations.
• Planning labour, materials, procurement and project programmes.
• Managing costs, margins and client expectations.
• Coordinating installations, testing and commissioning.
• Producing project documentation, drawings, certificates and handover information.
• Working with manufacturers, suppliers, clients and consultants.
• Helping develop the processes, systems and accreditations needed to establish the in-house division.
• Providing technical support and helping identify new business opportunities.

About You

• We're looking for someone with solid experience within the Fire Alarm / Fire & Security industry, ideally with:
• Strong project management experience from design through to completion.
• Good knowledge of BS 5839 and relevant Fire & Security standards.
• Fire alarm design and/or design management experience.
• Experience with estimating, quotations and procurement.
• Good commercial awareness around project costs and margins.
• Experience dealing with clients, consultants and contractors.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Experience with BAFE, BS 7671, access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and manufacturers such as Advanced, Kentec, Notifier, Morley, C-TEC, Hochiki, Apollo or
• Gent would be advantageous.
• Experience of helping to establish or develop a Fire & Security department would be particularly beneficial