Project Manager Fire And Security

Overview

Project Manager (Fire, Security )

📍 Location: Based – Essex & London

💷 Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

🕗 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full ownership of projects from handover through to completion across the following disciplines:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Electronic Security (Intruder, CCTV, Access Control)

This role requires a strong leader with excellent client-facing skills and the ability to manage engineers, programmes, and commercial performance while maintaining the highest standards of Health & Safety and quality.

You will be responsible for the planning, delivery, commercial control, and successful close-out of allocated projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out technical evaluations and cost planning for allocated projects.
• Lead projects through all phases of delivery, resolving operational and technical issues as they arise.
• Manage and support engineers, setting clear expectations and reviewing performance.
• Assist with recruitment by identifying resource needs and supporting onboarding.
• Control project budgets, track costs, approve variations, and ensure profitability.
• Ensure all works comply with industry standards, Health & Safety requirements, and quality procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, leading meetings and providing progress updates.
• Plan engineer workloads and monitor productivity.
• Maintain accurate project data within the business management system and provide regular performance reports.
• Manage project close-out, including snagging, client handover, and continuous improvement.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven Project Management experience within Fire & Security, Electrical, or Network Infrastructure sectors.
• Experience managing and leading teams of engineers.
• Strong understanding of technical standards and industry regulations.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable

• Industry-specific accreditations.
• Experience using Simpro or similar project management systems.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum.
• Company car.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Sick pay.
• On-site parking.
• Referral programme.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing and professional team.
• Varied projects across Essex & London