Project Manager

The Garten Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded fire protection firm in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects on a remote/mobile basis. The ideal candidate will possess a CSCS Manager level card and a proven track record in building services project management. Responsibilities include project planning, resource management, budget management, and ensuring health and safety during project execution. The role offers career development within a supportive environment and includes benefits such as a pension and car allowance.

Benefits

Pension

Car Allowance

Other benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building services project management.
• Relevant construction and/or project management qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain documentation for each project stage.
• Prepare all paperwork related to the project.
• Identify and manage project risks.
• Confirm materials and resources are accurate.
• Deliver projects within agreed time frames and budgets.
• Maintain accurate records for reporting.
• Oversee site installation teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of staff.
• Maintain quality records as required.

Skills

Planning and Time Management

Resource Management

Financial and Budget Management

Communication

Delegation

Motivation

Education

CSCS Manager level card

CDM, SMSTS, MAPM (Desired)

Job description

About the role

Project Managing for a well regarded fire protection firm on a UK remote/mobile basis. They provide full-scope fire protection & suppression services from consulting and custom-design, to installation and maintenance in commercial & industrial settings. With a focus on professional development, this is an excellent place to enhance your skills and grow your career within a supportive environment. London, Manchester & Norwich would all be good home locations for PM prospects.

Responsibilities

• Project Methodology – Prince 2-based. Create and maintain documentation for each project stage. Present evidence to the Projects Director for sign-off and agreement to proceed from project stage to stage during the project life‑cycle.
• Planning – Create a project schedule and Project Brief for each project which meets the needs of the client and our contractual obligations. Prepare all paperwork, in respect of the project e.g. site surveys, risk assessments, method statements, resource plan, purchasing schedule, materials schedule, risk log. Meet and liaise as required with client personnel for confirmation of specific requirements and progress meetings.
• Project Risk Management – Identify and manage any risks to the project delivery. Identify and implement mitigation to project risks to minimise impact to the project Time, Quality and Cost.
• Resource Allocation – Confirm the materials, tools, labour and amenities required for each project are accurate and regularly monitored and updated. Ensure resources are sourced, ordered and dispatched at the appropriate time to minimise cost whilst ensuring successful project delivery.
• Delivery – Deliver the project from Initiation to Closure and to the agreed Time Frame, within agreed Costs and to the agreed Quality standards. Ensure variations to original drawings are agreed in writing by the client and commercial agreement is reached to agree compensation for any additional work.
• Project Reporting – Maintain accurate records during the project lifecycle to enable regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders e.g. Project Status, cost, margin, risk and issues, resources.
• Staff Management – Responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision of site installation team is in place, including subcontractors. Provide evidence that the installation team are competent and qualified to undertake the project requirements. Site supervisors lead the installation team and ensure that the team are fully briefed in respect of the project requirements, including systems of safe working, RAMS and Toolbox Talks etc, and that signatures for such are collected as necessary and copies filed in the project folders and copied to the QHSE Dept.
• Uniform – Take an active role in ensuring that engineers maintain a professional standard of dress, and that branded clothing is worn at all times together with other appropriate PPE as necessary.
• Budget Management – Responsible for the financial planning and monitoring of the project costs, including re‑forecasting as necessary.
• Health, Safety, Welfare & Environment – Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of staff allocated to and working on a project, for the prevention of pollution, and for minimising the impact of project activities on the environment. Conduct regular site safety audits and return all audit paperwork to the QHSE Compliance Dept.
• Quality Records – Ensure records are maintained in the associated Site Project File as required by the Client and by the Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Relevant Construction and/or Project Management Qualifications – Required to hold a CSCS Manager level card. May also include CDM, SMSTS. MAPM Desired.
• Proven track record in building services project management including the following: Planning and Time Management, Resource Management, Financial and Budget Management, Communication, Delegation and Motivation.

Benefits

• Pension
• Car Allowance
• Other benefits

How to apply

For Fire Protection Project Manager by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending your CV in confidence to the hiring team.