Fire & Security Project Manager

Chris Lewis Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Oxford is looking for a Fire & Security Project Manager able to manage multiple installations ranging from £5k to £2m. A minimum of 5 years' experience in the Electronic Fire/Security industry is required, along with a proven background in Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, and more. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills, along with excellent client-facing communication and a solid understanding of project management tools. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Electronic Fire/Security industry.
• Proven background in Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV, PAVA, Access Control.
• Strong technical understanding and experience in high end residential and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple installations ranging from £5k to £2m.
• Oversee the full project management life cycle including client liaison.
• Deliver high quality installations/projects on budget.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Excellent client-facing communication

Organisational skills

Technical knowledge in fire and security

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fieldwire

Job description

About the job Fire & Security Project Manager

The Role

This role would suit a highly organised individual with strong leadership skills, the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships to manage multiple on-going projects up to the value of c£2m.

You will have a minimum 5 years' experience in the Electronic Fire/ Security industry and a proven background in high end Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV, PAVA, Access Control and Door Entry Systems.

What are we expecting from you?

• To manage multiple installations ranging from £5k to £2m.
• To take responsibility for the full project management life cycle including client liaison, estimating, engineering solutions, procurement, and resourcing.
• To be responsible for delivering both high quality installations / projects whilst achieving commercial objectives including delivering the project on budget.
• To ensure all variations to specifications are picked up and costed accordingly and delivered in line with client expectations.
• To perform risk management to reduce potential risks.
• A strong technical understanding of these systems and experience working with high end residential, retail and commercial based contracts/projects will also be advantageous. This role would suit a highly organised individual with strong leadership skills, good customer relations and the ability to manage multiple on-going projects (up to the value of c£2m).

Experience

• A proven track record of technical knowledge within the fire and security industry, with the willingness to learn Smart Home automation technology
• Managing internal engineers and subcontractors using software related management apps or providing weekly meetings and constant communication daily to sites.
• Delivering jobs from the design stage through to the handover to maintenance.
• Managing multiple projects at any given time from high end residential to multi-dwelling apartments.
• Managing Contracts from £20,000 to £1,500,000 - assisting and developing processes within the company- raising purchase orders and placing orders.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills including attention to detail.
• Must have knowledge/ experience of Microsoft Office, Excel and project management software tools eg Fieldwire.