Fire Alarm Project Manager

Fire Alarm Project Manager London & South East £60,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Package Experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager required for major London installation projects We are working on behalf of a long-established and highly respected Fire & Security contractor who, due to continued growth and a strong secured order book, are looking to appoint an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple high-value projects across London and the South East. This is a senior appointment suited to someone with a solid background managing large-scale fire alarm installations within the construction sector, who is comfortable taking full responsibility for a number of live contracts at any one time. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience delivering multiple projects in excess of £1m, coupled with a sound commercial understanding and previous experience operating under JCT forms of contract. This is not a junior coordination role — our client requires a proven Project Manager who can run projects properly, protect margin, manage programme and maintain strong relationships with Main Contractors, M&E Contractors and end clients. The Role Reporting into the Contracts Director, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of several fire alarm installation projects from pre-start through to commissioning, practical completion and final account. Projects are typically high-spec commercial developments, residential schemes, education, healthcare and mixed-use sites, with contract values regularly exceeding £1 million. Main Duties Will Include * Managing multiple concurrent fire alarm installation projects valued at £1m+ * Full project delivery from initial mobilisation through to handover * Administration of projects under JCT Design & Build and Standard Forms of Contract * Attending and chairing progress meetings with Main Contractors, consultants and subcontractors * Producing and managing project programmes * Coordinating labour, site supervisors, commissioning engineers and specialist subcontractors * Monitoring procurement schedules and material lead times * Reviewing drawings, specifications, cause & effect and technical submittals * Managing project costs, variations, valuations and change control What We Are Looking For To be considered, applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong and stable background in senior fire alarm project delivery. Essential Requirements * Proven experience as a Project Manager within the Fire Alarm / Fire Detection sector * Strong track record managing multiple live projects simultaneously * Previous responsibility for contracts valued at £1 million and above * Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and contractual procedures * Experience working alongside Main Contractors and M&E Contractors on construction projects * Commercial awareness with the ability to manage variations and protect profitability * Strong technical understanding of fire alarm systems and associated life safety interfaces * Knowledge of BS5839 and current industry regulations * Excellent communication and client management skills * Ability to drive projects with minimal supervision Desirable * FIA qualifications * SMSTS / CSCS * Additional experience with smoke ventilation, disabled refuge, suppression or integrated life safety systems In Return Our client is offering: * Basic salary of £60,000 – £75,000 depending on experience * Car allowance * Performance bonus * Pension * Ongoing career progression into Senior Projects / Contracts Management This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business with a strong reputation in the market and a healthy pipeline of major London works