Project Manager – Fire Detection & Suppression

Pertemps; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent fire safety firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee fire safety projects in the UK, including data centres and large sites. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in fire safety, strong skills in fire engineering systems, and project management. The successful candidate will be involved in planning, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with UK fire standards. A salary starting at £55,000 plus bonuses, car allowance, and medical insurance is offered.

Benefits

Bonuses

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in fire safety or technical project management.
• Strong understanding of fire engineering systems and BS regulations.
• Full driving license with the ability to travel to sites in England.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fire safety expertise

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Project management software proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Overview

This independent fire detection and Suppression systems 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. Applicants for this role will need a proven track record in the timely delivery of fire systems project installations within budget. 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 for this role can live anywhere from the Midlands down to the London area but can expect to do some travelling to sites.

Candidate requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in fire safety or in 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

With a basic salary of £55,000 (neg.) plus bonuses, car allowance, private medical insurance & other benefits, this is a great opportunity to work for an independent fire systems installer.