Senior Project Manager

Mitie Group plc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FAFS Fire & Security is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex Fire & Security projects across diverse clients in the UK. You will own projects from award to handover, ensuring safety, timeliness, budget control and high quality standards, while providing senior client contact and strategic leadership.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance with standards, and drive profitability and customer satisfaction across healthcare, education,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Fire & Security industry.
• Proven track record managing complex commercial projects valued £100k–£1M+.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Detection, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Alarms and integrated security systems.
• Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills: budget control, forecasting and margins.
• Solid understanding of British Standards, regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple Fire & Security projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Maintain full commercial responsibility: forecasting, cost control and margin performance.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with British Standards and industry regulations.
• Provide technical leadership during design reviews, commissioning and issue resolution.
• Lead project teams and subcontractors with a focus on accountability and quality.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance to support delivery.
• Support tender reviews and growth opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Fire & Security experience

Complex project management

Technical security knowledge

Team leadership

Budget & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

PRINCE2 / APMP or equivalent PM qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager

FAFS Fire & Security

About the Role

FAFS Fire & Security is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex Fire & Security projects across a diverse portfolio of commercial, public sector, healthcare, education and critical infrastructure clients.

You will take ownership of projects from contract award through to handover, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Acting as the senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders, you will provide operational, commercial and technical leadership while driving customer satisfaction, team performance and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple Fire & Security projects, ranging from £100k to £5M+, from mobilisation through to completion.
• Manage projects involving Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, Voice Communication and integrated security solutions.
• Develop and manage project programmes, resources, budgets, risks and delivery plans.
• Maintain full commercial responsibility, including forecasting, cost control, margin performance, variations and project profitability.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with all relevant British Standards, industry regulations, health & safety requirements and company procedures.
• Provide technical leadership, supporting design reviews, commissioning activities and the resolution of complex project issues.
• Lead project teams, engineers and subcontractors, promoting a culture of accountability, quality and continuous improvement.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance to support successful project delivery.
• Support tender reviews, project mobilisation activities and the identification of growth opportunities within existing client accounts.

About You

You will be a proven Project Management professional with extensive experience delivering large-scale Fire & Security projects and leading teams in fast-paced operational environments.

Essential

• Significant experience within the Fire & Security industry.
• Proven track record managing complex commercial projects valued between £100k and £1M+.
• Strong technical knowledge of Fire Detection, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder Alarms and integrated security systems.
• Experience managing engineers, subcontractors and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budget control, forecasting and margin management.
• Good understanding of British Standards, regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• PRINCE2, APMP or equivalent Project Management qualification.
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certification.
• FIA or other recognised Fire & Security industry qualifications.
• Experience delivering projects within healthcare, public sector or critical infrastructure environments.
• Design and commissioning experience within Fire & Security systems.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.