Sprinkler Project Manager

SSR Contract & Technical; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000

Car allowance £5,000

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

SSR Contract & Technical is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver fire sprinkler installation projects safely, on time, within budget, and in line with customer and regulatory requirements in the Manchester area.

You will lead from handover to completion, coordinate with clients, suppliers and site teams, and manage programmes, cost forecasts and documentation while maintaining high health and safety standards across UK sites.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of BS EN 12845 and LPS 1048 standards.
• CSCS/SMSTS and relevant CDM qualifications.
• Experience with cost control and budgeting.
• Strong communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from handover through to completion.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, design teams and site personnel.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and cost forecasts.
• Manage labour, materials, subcontractors and project documentation.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and industry standards compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and toolbox talks.
• Identify variations, final accounts and commercial performance.
• Oversee close-out including certifications and as-fitted drawings.

Skills

Project management

BS EN 12845

LPS 1048

CSCS card

SMSTS

CDM Regulations

Site management

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a well-respected fire systems installer who are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver fire sprinkler installation projects safely, on time, within budget, and in line with customer and regulatory requirements, based in and around the Manchester area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from handover through to completion.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, design teams, and site personnel.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and cost forecasts.
• Manage labour, materials, subcontractors, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and industry standards.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and support audits.
• Identify and manage project variations, final accounts, and commercial performance.
• Oversee project close-out including certification, O&M manuals, and as-fitted drawings.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of BS EN 12845 and LPS 1048 standards.
• LPCB Testing & Commissioning Module 2 and Site Inspection Module 1 (or equivalent competency).
• SMSTS and CSCS card holder.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and project management principles.
• Experience managing site-based labour and resources.
• Commercially aware with strong cost control skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Basic salary to £65,000
• £5,000 car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays,
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation delivering high-quality fire protection projects across the UK