Project Manager (Fire Detection & Protection)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established and growing Fire Detection & Protection specialist. Working site-based across London, you'll take ownership of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest industry standards.

We're looking for a commercially aware and technically competent Project Manager with proven experience delivering fire detection and protection installations across commercial environments.

Job Title: Project Manager (Fire Detection & Protection)

Location: Site-based across London

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

You'll be responsible for managing fire detection and protection projects from contract award through to commissioning and client handover. Working closely with clients, design teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers, you'll ensure projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining full compliance with British Standards and fire safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the successful delivery of fire detection and protection projects from pre-start through to final handover
Develop and manage project programmes, budgets and cash flow forecasts
Lead project launch meetings with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders
Review technical drawings, system designs and installation specifications
Coordinate the procurement of materials, specialist subcontractors and labour
Monitor project progress, programme milestones and resource allocation
Manage project costs, variations, valuations and applications for payment
Administer subcontractor packages and oversee contract performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and installation teams
Attend site progress meetings and provide regular commercial and operational updates
Ensure all installations comply with current fire safety legislation, British Standards and Health & Safety requirements
Carry out site inspections to maintain quality, compliance and programme delivery
Lead, mentor and support engineers, supervisors and subcontractors throughout project delivery
Proactively identify project risks and implement effective solutions to minimise delays and costsSkills & Experience

Proven experience managing Fire Detection & Protection installation projects
Strong working knowledge of BS5839 and current fire industry regulations
FIA qualifications or equivalent fire industry certifications
Experience delivering commercial fire alarm and life safety system installations
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, forecasts and variations
Ability to interpret technical drawings, fire system schematics and specifications
Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
Experience managing multiple subcontractors and stakeholdersHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK