Senior Project Manager

SER Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire systems company in Gillingham is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex fire system projects from start to finish. The role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality results. Ideal candidates should have proven project management experience in the fire sector and strong leadership skills. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits, including a company car and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing support

Employee discounts & referral scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within the fire industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in financial control and commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from feasibility and planning through to delivery and post-project review.
• Manage budgets, margins, cost-to-complete reporting, and final accounts.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery, ensuring projects run on time and to specification.

Skills

Project management experience in the fire industry

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Financial control experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Technical understanding of fire systems

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager - Fire Systems
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Company Car
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

The Role

We're seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to take ownership of complex fire system projects from start to finish. This is a high-impact role where you'll lead teams, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and deliver projects to the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

What you'll be doing

• Lead projects from feasibility and planning through to delivery and post-project review
• Manage budgets, margins, cost-to-complete reporting, and final accounts
• Oversee day-to-day delivery, ensuring projects run on time and to specification
• Identify and mitigate risks, managing client and stakeholder expectations
• Mentor junior colleagues and support the development of the wider team
• Uphold Health & Safety and compliance standards across all projects

What we're looking for

• Proven project management experience within the fire industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in financial control and commercial reporting
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations (desirable)
• Technical understanding of fire systems and industry compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software

What's on offer

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary + Bonus Scheme + Company Car
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Training & development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Health & wellbeing support, including Medicash health plan
• Employee discounts & referral scheme
• Free onsite parking

If you're ready to take the lead on exciting projects and grow your career with a forward-thinking employer, please apply or contact us for more information.