Project Manager – Fire & Security

GET Staff; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Job summary

GET Staff in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager – Fire & Security for Sheffield-based and nationwide hybrid roles. You will lead the full lifecycle of high-value, new-build installations, from handover through commissioning to client sign-off.

The role demands sharp commercial sense for variations, cost control, and procurement, plus strong collaboration with Tier-1 contractors, M&E consultants, and site teams to meet project goals and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Project Manager on fire and security installations.
• Experience managing projects in new-build commercial, education, or large residential sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with variations, valuations and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of new build installation projects from handover to commissioning and sign-off.
• Manage variations, labour costs, procurement and margin protection.
• Attend site progress meetings with Tier-1 main contractors, M&E consultants and site managers.
• Allocate subcontractors and direct labour to hit productivity and safety targets.
• Ensure RAMS are issued and adhered to and site standards are maintained.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Financial acumen

Education

CSCS Black/Gold Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

Tools

JCT/NEC contracts

Job description

Project Manager – Fire & Security

Location: Sheffield / Sites Nationwide / Hybrid Work

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Negotiable dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Employer

The client is a premier, fully accredited industry leader specializing in integrated life safety, security and data systems. Holding major credentials including ISO-9001, Constructionline Gold and FIA affiliation, they maintain the absolute highest standards of technical compliance. The business focuses heavily on high-value new build commercial, retail and large residential construction projects across the UK.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and an enviable pipeline of Tier-1 construction projects, a highly competent, commercially aware Project Manager is required to join their delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Overseeing the full lifecycle of new build installation projects from handover to final commissioning and client sign-off.
• Commercial & Financial Management: Demonstrating sharp commercial awareness by managing project variations, tracking labour costs, optimizing material procurement and protecting profit margins.
• Contractor Liaison: Attending site progress meetings with Tier-1 main contractors, M&E consultants, and site managers to align schedules.
• Resource Allocation: Managing subcontractors and direct engineering labour to ensure productivity targets and compliance standards are hit.
• Health & Safety: Maintaining impeccable site standards, ensuring RAMS are issued and adhered to in line with industry expectations.

What the Ideal Candidate Brings

• Track Record: Solid experience as a Project Manager managing fire and security installation projects specifically within new build commercial, education, or large residential sectors.
• Technical Breadth: Strong working knowledge across Fire Detection (BS 5839), AOV/Smoke Ventilation, Access Control, CCTV and Intruder systems.
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated capability in managing variations, valuations, applications for payment and budget forecasting.
• Site Credentials: Valid CSCS Black/Gold Card, SMSTS or SSSTS and a fundamental understanding of JCT or NEC contract frameworks.
• Communication: Exceptional client-facing skills with the ability to manage demanding main contractors on major construction sites.

What’s on Offer?

• A competitive salary bracket tailored specifically to the candidate's level of experience, alongside a car allowance or company vehicle.
• The opportunity to work on prestigious, high-value new build construction schemes for an industry-accredited market leader.
• Robust corporate benefits package and a long-term, secured pipeline of work.