Sprinkler Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead their Fire Suppression division. This hybrid role allows for a blend of office work in Bury and remote flexibility. You will be responsible for overseeing the design and management of water-based fire suppression projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. With a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration, you will engage with clients and internal teams to drive project success. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a supportive environment for ongoing training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Company car

Ongoing training and development

25 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years in fire suppression design, estimation, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of LPC Rules, NFPA & FM Global standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, estimation, and management of fire suppression projects.
• Oversee procurement, site visits, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Design Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

LPCB Basic Qualification

FHC Qualification

Tools

FHC Software

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Take your career to the next level with Johnson Controls!

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Fire Suppression business unit. As part of Nu-Form Fire, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of this specialist division. This is a hybrid role, with a blend of office-based work in Bury and the flexibility to work from home.

What You Will Do:
Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll lead the design, estimation, and management of water-based fire suppression projects across diverse sites. With a focus on customer satisfaction, commercial success, and safety, you’ll help drive the growth of Nu-Form Fire.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary + performance bonus
2. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
3. Company car, laptop & mobile
4. Pension, life assurance & EAP
5. Cycle-to-work, referral scheme & staff discounts
6. Ongoing training and development
7. Defined career progression
8. Inclusive, safety-first culture
9. Access to business resource groups

How You Will Do It:

1. Design Expertise: Create hydraulic calculations for sprinkler, deluge & hydrant systems
2. Project Delivery: Oversee labour, procurement, site visits, health & safety, and stakeholder engagement from sale to handover
3. Teamwork: Collaborate with clients, consultants, fabricators, insurers, and internal teams
4. Site Presence: Attend site meetings with client design teams as required

What We Look For:

1. Experience: 10+ years in design, estimation or project management in fire suppression
2. Standards: Strong knowledge of LPC Rules (BS EN 12845), NFPA & FM Global
3. Qualifications: LPCB Basic and FHC qualified, proficient in FHC software
4. Technical Skills: Confident in MS Office, AutoCAD (2D layouts), and hydraulic calculations
5. Mobility: Full UK driving license required