Fire Alarm Project Manager
Fire Alarm Project Manager Location: South region (field-based; ideally suits someone based around Cambridge, Peterborough or Essex) Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + company car, 25 days' holiday + bank holidays The Role: You'll run a portfolio of fire alarm projects across the South region, from small works worth a few thousand pounds up to schemes of £500,000+. You'll manage several projects at once and own each one's budget, costs and client relationship from start to handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple fire alarm and detection projects at once, from design handover through installation, commissioning and client handover
- Own project P&L: budgets, cost control, valuations and margin
- Lead client meetings, progress reporting and variations
- Plan and coordinate engineers and subcontractors across the region
- Make sure installations meet BS 5839 and site health and safety requirements
- Work with the design and estimating team on scope, programme and costs
Requirements
- 3+ years' project management experience in fire alarm, fire and security or electrical installation
- A technical background as an engineer (installation, commissioning or service)
- Previous P&L responsibility on projects
- Confident in client meetings, budgeting and cost reporting
- Experience running several projects at once, from a few thousand pounds to £500,000+
- Full UK driving licence and happy to travel across the South region; ideally based around Cambridge, Peterborough or Essex
- Working knowledge of BS 5839; SMSTS or FIA qualifications would be an advantage
The Company
An established UK fire safety specialist delivering fire alarm, detection and fire protection services to commercial clients across the country. Part of a wider fire and security group, with a steady pipeline of project work and a growing regional team.
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Fire Alarm Project Manager - South in Peterborough employer: Cento
Cento is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment for Senior ICT Infrastructure Project Managers. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits that promote work-life balance. Our European locations foster a diverse culture where your contributions are recognised, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the data centre sector.
