Projects Manager - Fire Supression

The Resourcing Team; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

The Resourcing Team is seeking a Contracts Manager for a remote/site-based role with travel to our Midlands HQ. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, a company car or car allowance, and an annual bonus, with benefits including a pension and enhanced maternity leave.

You will oversee multiple fire sprinkler projects, maintain strong client relationships, and support the Operations Director in day-to-day operations while leading diverse teams and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project or contract management within the fire sprinkler industry.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to work towards LPCB qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple fire sprinkler contracts from concept to completion within time, scope and budget while complying with standards.
• Main client point of contact, build relationships, resolve issues professionally.
• Support Operations Director in daily business operations and assist with general management tasks.
• Lead, mentor and coordinate teams, subcontractors and trades ensuring safety and quality.
• Maintain project documentation, prepare progress reports, attend site and contract meetings, communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Client relationship

Team leadership

Job description

Remote/site-based with an ability to travel to HQ in Midlands.

Salary - up to £60,000 per annum + company car/car allowance + annual bonus.

The company is a well-established company with over 30 years of experience in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems across the UK. As an LPCB 1048 approved contractor, they are recognised throughout the industry for delivering high-quality workmanship, reliability, and exceptional customer service.

Your responsibilities as a Contracts Manager include:

• Overseeing and managing multiple fire sprinkler projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and handling any issues professionally and efficiently.
• Supporting the Operations Director in the day-to-day running of the business, contributing to operational decisions and assisting with general management responsibilities.
• Leading, mentoring, and coordinating teams, subcontractors, and other trades, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, preparing progress reports, attending site and contract meetings, and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Proven experience in project or contract management within the fire sprinkler industry, with strong knowledge of standards such as BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM, and BS5306 Part 2.
• Willingness to work towards LPCB qualifications, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave