Sprinkler Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Bury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in fire suppression as a Project Manager, where you'll oversee projects focused on customer satisfaction and safety. This hybrid role based in Bury offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career progression. Bring your expertise in design and project management to shape the future of Nu-Form Fire.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company car, laptop & mobile

Pension, life assurance & EAP

Cycle-to-work, referral scheme & staff discounts

Ongoing training and development

Defined career progression

Inclusive, safety-first culture

Access to business resource groups

Qualifications

• 10+ years in design, estimation or project management in fire suppression.
• Strong knowledge of LPC Rules (BS EN 12845), NFPA & FM Global.
• Proficient in hydraulic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, estimation, and management of fire suppression projects.
• Oversee labour, procurement, health & safety, and stakeholder engagement.
• Create hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and hydrant systems.

Skills

Project Management

Design Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Health & Safety

Education

LPCB Basic and FHC qualified

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

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:

• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car, laptop & mobile
• Pension, life assurance & EAP
• Cycle-to-work, referral scheme & staff discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Defined career progression
• Inclusive, safety-first culture
• Access to business resource groups

How You Will Do It:

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

What We Look For:

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

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