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Fire Systems Project Manager
Job summary
A leading fire safety company in Horsham is seeking a Fire Systems Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The role demands oversight of project lifecycles and strong client engagement. Ideal candidates will have project management experience in the fire safety sector, a keen understanding of fire detection systems, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a performance-based bonus, and career development opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in project management within the fire safety industry.
- Strong understanding of fire detection systems and British Standards.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Responsibilities
- Lead full project lifecycle from handover to completion.
- Financial management: forecasting, cost control, margin protection.
- Conduct regular site visits and ensure all works meet quality standards.
Skills
Tools
The Fire Systems Project Manager will oversee multiple fire system projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The role includes client engagement, site visits, technical oversight, financial control, and coordination with both internal teams and external stakeholders. You\'ll act as a key link between operational delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Lead full project lifecycle from handover to completion
- Financial management: forecasting, cost control, margin protection
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors
- Generate leads and provide accurate quotations for services
- Prepare and deliver technical proposals
- Support sales teams in securing new business opportunities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety regulations
- Conduct regular site visits and ensure all works meet quality standards
- Monitor performance against KPIs and make necessary adjustments
- Manage variations and ensure contractual obligations are met
- Proven experience in project management within the fire safety industry
- Strong understanding of fire detection systems and British Standards
- Leadership or supervisory background within a technical environment
- FIA module training (preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with public sector or housing projects (desirable)
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- High energy, proactive, and results-driven
- Able to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Comfortable with both office-based planning and field visits
- Strong team player who can also lead subcontractors and project teams
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional day off on your birthday
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Training, mentoring, and structured induction
- Employee well-being support and virtual GP access
- Cycle to Work scheme and employee discount programs
- Health care cash plan
- Long-service rewards
If you\'re a seasoned project manager with a background in fire systems and a passion for delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality projects - this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Apply now and be part of a growing, forward-thinking organisation
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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