Sprinkler Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire safety solutions is looking for a Project Manager focused on installation in Southeast England. The role involves supporting installation teams, managing project quality and budget, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company offers competitive compensation along with generous benefits, ensuring professional growth in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

25 days of paid holidays plus all bank holidays

Pension matched contribution

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Referral scheme

Discounts on high street brands

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience within the Fire / Sprinkler Industry preferred.
• Experience in managing and planning Mechanical Fire Suppression systems.
• Full UK driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage installation teams of engineers and subcontractors.
• Monitor and control allocated budgets and timelines for projects.
• Conduct safety and quality audits on installation processes.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Budget management

Quality assurance

Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

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02.06.2025

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Job Description:

Project Manager Installation- Fire Suppression (Based in Southeast England)

Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions have a “passion to protect what matters most”, and due to exponential growth within the Southeast, we are actively recruiting a Project Manager to enhance our already successful fire suppression team.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Perks and Benefits: Company car or car allowance, and 25 days of paid holidays plus all bank holidays.

Comprehensive Benefits: Our package includes pension matched contribution, life assurance, employee assistance program, referral scheme, and discounts on high street brands, cycle-to-work scheme, and Johnson Controls security products.

Training Opportunities: Access extensive on-the-job and cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources available.

Collaborative Environment: Thrive in an encouraging and collaborative team environment with access to business resource groups.

Career Development: Long-term career development with support for your professional growth.

What you will do

The Project Manager will be responsible for providing first line management support to a team of installers both Engineers and Subcontractors whilst reporting to the Regional Installation Manager. You will lead and drive our key initiatives within the install teams and influence individual performance by greater management focus ensuring alignment and delivery of our strategic objectives for our Installation growth plan.

The Project Manager will take personal responsibility for leading installDelivery, Quality and Health & Safety by acting as a role model to meet and exceed customer expectations you will also be responsible for your own financial work bank. You will also support the Regional InstallationManagers focus on optimisation and cost management while in addition effectively managing customer relationships across a variety of companies and organizations.

How you will do it

Maintain a close working relationship with the Installation Management teams to review and improve the department’s current aims and objectives.

Record, monitor and advise the Regional Installation Manager of any defects and Specification/Scope deviations.

Direct management of designated team of engineers within the Install Department.

Manage and co-ordination of the Engineers and Sub-Contractors work whilst on site.

Responsible for the implementation of procedures for the execution of work, briefing instructions to the staff in a timely fashion and ensuring that best practice is exercised.

Planning and scheduling of manpower and equipment requirements for programmed jobs, guaranteeing that the jobs are completed within the specified time frame and budget allocated.

Management and monitoring of engineers’ documentation to ensure both accuracy and expediency, including certifying timesheets for correct hour booking and appropriation.

Conduct regular safety and quality audits on the Engineers and Sub-Contractors to ensure that the employees are using the correct equipment and are working safely.

Identify development areas by means of regular performance assessments with the engineers to develop a training plan for the team/individuals. This includes conducting annual appraisals.

Manage work in hand to maximise productivity of the team, accuracy of forecasts, and jobs completed in a timely manner.

Monitor and control allocated budgets and prepare reports and programmes as required by the Regional Installation Manager.

Manage debt and minimise disputes by liaising directly with the Credit Control Department, which in turn will allow invoices to be passed for payment.

What we look for

Able to deal with client requirements in a fast and speedy manner.

Experience of working within an installation team and all responsibilities that come with this role.

Experience in supervising / managing a team of engineers.

Ability to build, develop and manage a team through hard work, professionalism, adherence and cadence whilst fulfilling projects.

Full UK drivers license.

Experience in managing and planning of Mechanical Fire Suppression systems.

Minimum of 3 years experience within the Fire / Sprinkler Industry is preferred

PC literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Preferred competency of standards, ie LPCB BS12845, plus NFPA.

Who we are

At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create a world that’s safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works, and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mind-set and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.