Mechanical Sprinkler / Mist Project Manager

Protec Fire and Security Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Accommodation expenses covered

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Protec Camerfield seeks a self-motivated Project Manager to lead mechanical sprinkler and water mist projects from enquiry to final accounts. You will drive financial control, coordinate with design, engineers, and subcontractors, and ensure on-site safety and quality across national projects.

The role requires excellent communication, the ability to travel, and a proactive approach to delivering on time and within budget. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are required.
• Mechanical engineering qualification is required.
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management is preferred.
• CSCS Construction Skills Card is required.
• IOSH/SMSTS or equivalent health & safety qualification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage sprinkler or water mist installation contracts from enquiry to final accounts.
• Take full financial control of projects, issue purchase and subcontract orders.
• Oversee on-site installation, attend client meetings, ensure health & safety, and produce progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Financial control

Communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Mechanical engineering qualification

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

CSCS Construction Skills Card

Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH/SMSTS)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Protec Camerfield require a self-motivated individual who can manage all aspects of mechanical sprinkler or water mist suppression systems. The role requires a pro-active and pragmatic individual who can work alone and part of a team to collaborate with all relevant contributors for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the systems with excellent communication and quality results to our customers. The project manager will have direct involvement from pre-order through to final account and warranty period. This is an opportunity to join a growing diverse team within an expanding sector of the fire industry. Current and forthcoming projects cover public and private sectors; including custodial, healthcare, hotels, retail and residential; and range in value from £10k to £5M. Projects are located nationwide and a degree of flexibility in working location may be required. Protec cover all travel and accommodation expenses. Training, further qualifications and bonus scheme will be offered to the successful candidate.

Typical Responsibilities

• To expertly handle sprinkler or water mist installation contracts from initial enquiry through to final accounts.
• Assume full financial control of projects, delivering the works efficiently and profitably, including responsibility for raising purchase and subcontract orders.
• Effectively manage the installation work on site; attending regular client meetings; having responsibility for health and safety; producing progress updates and reports; and completion of project quality assurance checks.
• Prepare and communicate detailed programmes of work to ensure deadlines and contract requirements are met.
• Liaise with suppliers, design, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and information flow, and accurately report to clients, contractors and governing bodies as necessary.
• Negotiate, monitor, and produce quotations for contract variations.
• Highlight possible problem areas at the earliest opportunity and obtain commercial advice where necessary.
• Prepare technical reports and submittals including operating and maintenance manuals and handover documents, by collating and presenting relevant information.
• Identify and report deviations or nonconformities from scope, Standards or contract.
• Ability to travel within the UK, and visit European suppliers as necessary for the role.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English
• Mechanical engineering qualification
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
• CSCS Construction Skills Card
• Health and Safety Qualification, IOSH, SMSTS, etc.

Experience

• Experience of construction project engineering or management
• Experience within sprinkler or water mist suppression project engineering or management
• Knowledge of current relevant suppression British Standards and Regulations, including LPC 12845, BS 8489, BS 9251, NFPA, FM Global
• Knowledge of sprinkler or water mist equipment and installation

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to manage client and management expectations
• Ability to confidently deal with difficult and stressful situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and PowerPoint
• A keen eye for detail
• Proven track record of project financial control
• The ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Read and understand engineering drawings, layouts, and plans
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at varying levels throughout the company and externally
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and lead a team to produce desired project deliverables
• Reporting and analysing project KPIs and CTCs to management

Other

• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Able to complete minimum Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) check upon successful appointment
• Enthusiasm, willingness to learn and “can do” attitude
• A full and valid driving licence
• Flexible approach to working hours