Fire Alarm Project Manager

Location: London SE1

Competitive Salary

Company Overview:

Firetecnics: London’s trusted LPCB-certified fire safety compliance partner, for over 35 years. In an industry where safety is non-negotiable and technically reliable providers are hard to come by, Firetecnics is the partner that residential and commercial property professionals trust to keep their buildings compliant, their occupants safe, and their businesses running smoothly.

Effortless compliance and absolute confidence - We have been living and breathing fire safety and compliance for over three decades. Our knowledgeable experts help our clients to navigate evolving fire safety requirements with complete confidence.

A one-stop solution for complete fire safety - From fire alarm installation and maintenance to comprehensive compliance management, we handle it all.

Speed & efficiency without compromise - We know that delays cost our clients time and money. That’s why we deliver fast, efficient, and high-quality solutions.

Personalised and proactive customer excellence - Our dedicated account managers work as an extension of our clients’ teams, providing hands-on support, expert guidance, and proactive solutions tailored to their needs.

Responsibilities:

• The day-to-day management and coordination of all retro/refurbishment installation projects from £5K to £250K to BS.
• Surveying sites and reporting anomalies to line management prior to contract commencement.
• Direct accountability for profitability and quality on a job.
• Performance management of all sub-contractors and engineers on site (Engineering & Health and Safety).
• Direct Liaison with clients and client’s representatives.
• Handover of completed projects including manuals and drawings.
• Technical support to the sales team and small works coordinator.
• Support/participation to the Quality Team.
• Pre-contract meeting.
• Pre-sales/post-sales support to other departments for pursuing new customers and retaining existing customers.
• Support to credit control following application for payments.
• Support Customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Deputise for Project Coordinator as and when required.
• Day to day managing of projects.
• Co-ordination of equipment and engineers.
• Coordination with Project Coordinator on WIP.
• Site Visits to check on projects and quality.
• Site inspections to check on engineers H&S, quality of works and progress.
• Preparing all projects for LPC inspection.
• Carry out surveys for new systems.
• Design new systems to assist the sales team from time to time.
• Liaise with Sales regarding categories of systems and check design.
• Assist sales with costings of projects.
• Assist sales with Radio surveys to confirm propagation.
• Prepare master sales costing sheet for projects.
• Keep up to date work in WIP spreadsheets and monitoring tools.
• Create project files for each contract.
• Give technical assistance to all.
• Manage Project P&L with the Project Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Project management skills and site supervision experience.
• Technical problem solving skills.
• Document control, financial control and budgeting skills.
• Extensive experience in the fire industry and thorough understanding of the British Standards.
• Good understanding of the provision Method Statements.
• Thorough knowledge on compliance with IS09002 procedures.
• Proven excellent man management skills.

Area of Expertise:

• BS5839-6:2013.
• BS5266 17th Edition Regulations.
• BS7671.
• Fire Alarm Design, Installation and Commissioning.
• Electrical safety legislation, regulations, standards & terminology.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems – fault finding.

Qualifications:

• FIA Unit One to Seven.
• City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 & 3.
• City & Guilds 2382-10 levels 2 & 3.

Why Join us? We offer a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for career development and growth. If you are a proactive, organised individual who is looking for a varied role in a growing team, we would love to hear from you!