Project Manager - Fire Detection & Suppression

SSR Contract & Technical; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety solutions company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee installation projects across alarms and suppression systems. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in fire safety, strong knowledge of fire regulations, and travel across England. A competitive salary of £55,000 plus bonuses and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Bonuses

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in fire safety or a similar technical project environment.
• Strong grasp of fire engineering systems & BS regulations.
• A full driving licence and the ability to travel to sites in England.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety projects across various systems.
• Manage planning, execution, and budgeting of projects.
• Ensure compliance with UK fire standards.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Project management software skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

This independent fire detection and suppression system installer is looking to recruit a Project Manager to lead fire safety projects across alarms, suppression, and specialist detection systems for data centres and other large sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the planning, execution, budgeting, client communication, and compliance with UK fire standards (e.g. BS 5306, BS7671) on all installation projects.

Applicants can live anywhere from the Midlands down to the London area but will be required to travel to sites in England.

Candidate requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in fire safety or a similar technical project environment
• Strong grasp of fire engineering systems & BS regulations
• Skilled in stakeholder management, problem-solving, and PM software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira etc.)
• A full driving licence and the ability to travel to sites in England

Basic salary of £55,000 (neg.) plus bonuses, car allowance, private medical insurance & other benefits.