London & South East | £60,000–£65,000 + 10% Bonus + Company Car/Allowance
I’m currently recruiting for 2 experienced Project Managers to join a specialist fire protection business delivering technically complex projects across London and the South East.
This is a genuine project ownership role, suited to someone with a strong electrical, fire protection or building services background who can take a project from initial planning through to final handover.
You’ll be responsible for the commercial, technical and operational delivery of your projects, working closely with clients, engineers, designers, subcontractors and internal teams.
What you’ll be responsible for
* Taking full ownership of projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover
* Defining project scope, programmes, deliverables and resource requirements
* Managing budgets, forecasting, cost-to-complete and commercial performance
* Coordinating procurement of materials, plant, subcontractors and labour
* Reviewing technical drawings, designs, specifications and system layouts
* Managing engineers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure milestones are achieved
* Acting as the key point of contact for clients, consultants and project stakeholders
* Attending progress meetings and site inspections
* Managing variations, valuations, applications for payment and subcontractor accounts
* Identifying and managing project risks, technical issues and scope changes
* Ensuring projects are delivered in line with relevant fire safety standards and regulations
* Maintaining high standards across quality, safety and compliance
* Working across complex and technically demanding fire protection projects and data centre environments
What I’m looking for
You’ll ideally have a proven background managing fire protection, electrical or building services projects, with strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage projects independently.
Experience with some of the following would be particularly relevant:
* Fire alarm / fire detection
* Fire suppression systems
* Gas or water-mist suppression
* Emergency voice systems
* Dry risers
* Electrical or building services projects
* Design & build / installation projects
* Data centre or other technically complex environments
You’ll also need:
* NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
* CSCS card
* SMSTS
* Full UK driving licence
* Strong commercial and budget management experience
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and system schematics
HNC/HND, FIA or BS 5839 qualifications and experience with CDM are advantageous.
Package
£60,000–£65,000 basic salary DOE
10% annual bonus
Company car or car allowance
Permanent position
Projects across London & the South East
Reading office attendance approximately fortnightly/monthly
Two positions are available.
If you’re an experienced Project Manager with a strong fire, electrical or building services background and want to take ownership of technically challenging projects apply below
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year