Project Manager - Fire

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pension match

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Manchester is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead fixed fire protection projects on military vessels worldwide. You will manage client requirements, coordinate resources, and ensure delivery to the Navy’s standards from our UK base.

The role demands strong communication, a solid background in project management, and familiarity with MoD contracts. UK diving certification and SC clearance are prerequisites, with opportunities for career development and extensive

Qualifications

• Essential Experience in Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills - direct client and internal team liaison.
• Experience in interpreting clients’ technical specifications.
• Full UK Diving Licence.
• SC UK MOD Security clearance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret client specifications and commercial documents.
• Organize deliverable packages and coordinate with design manager for resources.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and procure equipment.
• Organize goods shipment and generate shipping documentation.
• Manage the contract/project plan (MS Project) and provide progress reports.
• Act as main point of contact with the customer.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget to client satisfaction.
• Occasional travel within the UK; overseas travel may be required.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpreting technical specifications

UK Diving Licence

MS Project

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What You Will Do

The role will be working in the Global Marine & Navy Fire Team based in Manchester managing Fixed Fire protection projects on military vessels for Navy’s worldwide.

What We Can Offer

Competitive salary Bonus incentive 25 days paid holidays + BH and sick pay. Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, private medical, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products. Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available. Encouraging and collaborative ethos. Career development through various career ladders. Access to business resource groups and training on things we value.

Due to the nature of this position, applicants must already have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship or visa support is not available for this role.

How You Will Do It

• Understanding and interpreting client’s technical specifications and commercial documentation.
• Organizing any deliverable packages.
• Consulting with design manager and requesting resourcing based on contract deliverables.
• Obtaining quotes from suppliers and procurement of equipment.
• Organizing of goods to be shipped and generation of all relevant shipping documentation.
• Consulting with project team on a daily basis.
• Managing the contract/project plan (MS Project).
• Consulting directly with the customer and being the main point of contract.
• Financially responsibility for projects / Developing progress and financial reports for the Tyco management team; Revenue/Billing Forecasts, Managing Contract cost Control (Cost to Complete Sheet), Attending internal contract review meetings monthly.
• Ensuring that projects are brought to conclusion on time within budget and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Managing the contract/project plan (MS Project).
• There will be some travel in the UK, but Overseas travel may be required from time to time.

What We Look For

• Essential Experience in Project Management
• Excellent communication skills - Consulting directly with the client and internal project team.
• Experience in interpreting clients’ technical specifications
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Full UK Diving License.
• SC UK MOD Security clearance will be required, screening provided by JCI.
• Preferred Project Management Qualification HNC/HND in Engineering (Engineering Background)
• Experience in the Marine Industry
• Experience with MoD contracts
• Experience in the Fire Protection or Fire Detection industry – Fire Role
• Experience in HVAC/Chilled Water Plant Industry – HVAC Role

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