Project Manager - Fire Detection & Suppression

Location

Reading/Remote

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 DOE

Benefits

Car Allowance or Company Car + 10% Bonus Scheme

The Client

Our client is a well-established and growing specialist within the fire protection sector, delivering innovative fire detection, suppression and life safety solutions across complex commercial environments. Operating nationally, they support a diverse portfolio of projects and are recognised for their technical expertise, commitment to quality, and customer focused approach. With continued investment and growth, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Projects team and play a key role in delivering high profile fire protection projects.

The Job

As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of fire protection projects from initial planning through to successful handover. Managing project scope, budgets, programmes, quality, safety and client relationships, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Working closely with design, engineering, procurement and site teams, you will oversee the end to end delivery of fire detection and suppression installations while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. Experience delivering projects within data centre environments would be highly advantageous.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electrical projects, particularly within fire detection, fire alarm, suppression or wider life safety systems. You will combine strong commercial awareness with excellent project delivery skills and have a proven track record of managing budgets, subcontractors and client relationships. You will be confident leading project teams, coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards. Candidates with experience delivering projects within data centres, mission critical environments or complex M&E installations will be particularly attractive.

Key Requirements

• Proven Project Management experience within fire protection, fire detection, suppression systems or building services projects.
• Strong electrical background with knowledge of fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, variations and commercial performance.
• Ability to lead site teams, subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and construction programmes.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience within data centres or other critical infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Building Services, Fire Safety or a related discipline would be desirable.