M&E Smoke Control Project Manager

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to oversee fire dampers, fire curtains, and AOV projects throughout London and the UK. Responsibilities include managing site teams, ensuring project compliance, and producing documentation. The ideal candidate has strong M&E project management experience, technical knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong M&E/Fire Damper project management experience in building services or life-safety systems.
• Technical knowledge of fire dampers, fire curtains, and/or AOVs.
• Proven leadership and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence (70% in London, 30% elsewhere).

Responsibilities

• Manage installations and commissioning of fire dampers, fire curtains, and AOV systems.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant delivery.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and commercial aspects of each project.

Skills

M&E project management

Fire damper technical knowledge

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist fire & security contractor delivering fire damper, fire curtain, and AOV projects across London and the UK. We are seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to lead installations, commissioning, and project delivery across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage installations and commissioning of fire dampers (70% of the workstream), fire curtains, and AOV systems
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure safe and compliant delivery
• Plan, schedule, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously
• Produce RAMS, project documentation, and regular progress reports
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and commercial aspects of each project

Requirements

• Strong M&E/Fire Damper and Ductwork project management experience in building services or life-safety systems
• Technical knowledge of fire dampers, fire curtains, and/or AOVs
• Proven leadership and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence (70% in London, 30% elsewhere)
• Relevant qualifications (NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent)
• CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS desirable

Why Apply?

• Join a specialist, growing contractor with a varied portfolio
• Lead essential safety projects across London and nationwide
• Competitive salary with career progression opportunities