It Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

FAFS Fire & Security is at the forefront of fire safety technology and compliance. We are seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to lead our projects in ensuring the effective installation and management of fire protection systems. This role is critical to maintaining our reputation for high-quality service and compliance with industry standards.

Pension, Life Assurance & much more. - Please see our generous remuneration packages below

• Monthly progress and forecasting reporting of assigned projects
• Contract review of all project files via Sales order process system to ensure effective mobilisation, management and successful completion of projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget and on time as per monthly forecast
• Responsible for Health and safety and quality compliance in line with FAFS procedures including surveillance audits to ensure quality workmanship, health and safety standards are maintained
• Collaborate with Head of Project Delivery to manage and maintain our supply chain, which will include the onboarding of subcontractors onto our 'Approved Subcontractors List' and the removal of those that fail to meet our quality standards and/or fail to comply with our terms and conditions of sale, including any project specific conditions that may apply
• Work with the Head of Major Projects (and manage where appropriate) design & technical executives to ensure that all designs, technical information, design standards, support and solutions are delivered to standard and timescales, including the production design, installation, verification, commissioning, acceptance and handover certification, as well as operation and maintenance manuals.
• Authorising purchase orders for sub-contract labour and materials
• Identifying, manage and mitigating risks to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice and work with stakeholders to ensure commercial risk is managed to the lowest possible levels
• Liaising with client and engineering teams and sub-contractors monitoring key stage performance
• Approval of handover paperwork from engineer & sub-contractors through to close out
• Daily database project management, i.e. work bank application for payments and delay notifications
• To attend site meetings when required
• Day-to-day management of the project managers, engineering managers in their teams
• Any other duties commensurate with your skills and experience

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent management and computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of the fire and security market, its products and customer requirements
• Customer-focused with the ability to resolve customer queries
• Be capable of working effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional with excellent communication, admin and people skills
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to handle multiple priorities with a structured approach
• Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic
• The ability to work collaboratively with peers at all levels, as well as independently and a desire to learn

• Royal London Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• 25 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme - up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
• Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Development and progression opportunities

We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the added luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry. Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowekitchenfiresuppression.com
• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
• Clymac clymac.co.uk
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.