Small Works Project Manager – Sprinkler Systems

SSR Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Contributory pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

36.5 hour week

Job summary

SSR Personnel in the West Midlands is seeking a capable leader to manage multiple small works sprinkler projects from design review through commissioning. The role requires ensuring compliant, high quality installations delivered on time and within budget, based in Birmingham with some UK travel.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project delivery, technical oversight of designs and hydraulic calculations, site inspections, stakeholder coordination, and cost control to protect profitability.

Qualifications

• Sprinkler system expertise in installation, design, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of fire codes and BSEN standards.
• Ability to read drawings, verify hydraulic calcs, and assess system buildability.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and multi project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project delivery — Manage small works sprinkler projects end to end, maintaining programme, budget, and quality.
• Technical oversight — Review designs, hydraulic calculations, materials, and installation methods for compliance with BSEN:12845, FM standards, and internal guidelines.
• Site inspections — Verify installation quality and system performance.
• Stakeholder coordination — Liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities; provide updates and manage risks.
• Cost control — Track budgets, manage variations, and negotiate with suppliers to maintain profitability.

Education

Project management qualification (PMP desirable)

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working for an industry leading company the successful candidate will lead multiple small works sprinkler projects from design review through commissioning, ensuring compliant, high quality installations delivered on time and within budget, based in the Birmingham/west Midlands with some UK travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Project delivery — Manage small works sprinkler projects end to end, maintaining programme, budget, and quality.
• Technical oversight — Review designs, hydraulic calculations, materials, and installation methods for compliance with BSEN:12845, FM standards, and internal guidelines.
• Site inspections — Verify installation quality and system performance.
• Stakeholder coordination — Liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities; provide updates and manage risks.
• Cost control — Track budgets, manage variations, and negotiate with suppliers to maintain profitability.

Experience needed

• Sprinkler system expertise in installation, design, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of fire codes and BSEN standards.
• Ability to read drawings, verify hydraulic calcs, and assess system buildability.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and multi project management skills.
• Project management or construction qualification (PMP desirable).
• Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package details

• Salary to £60,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more days)
• Contributory pension
• Car allowance
• Life assurance
• Private medical cover
• 36.5 hour week