At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting fire protection projects from start to finish, ensuring top-notch delivery.
- Company: Reputable UK provider of innovative fire protection solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on project management experience.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for site visits and client interaction.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire protection systems and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
- Project Manager
- Field Based
- Permanent
- Salary Dependent on Experience
- The Client
A specialist UK provider of fire protection solutions, who designs, installs and maintains water mist, sprinkler and associated fire suppression systems across a wide range of commercial and residential projects.
With extensive industry experience and a strong focus on quality, reliability and technical expertise, the client has established a solid reputation within the fire protection sector.
The Role
In this role, you will take ownership of multiple projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover, coordinating Installation teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
A key element of the role will be maintaining detailed oversight across multiple live projects and producing clear, accurate and comprehensive consolidated reports covering all key aspects of project delivery, including, but not limited to, progress, programme, labour and resources, client liaison, commercial performance, design issues, project risks and key actions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 10–15 live projects at various stages of delivery.
- Coordinate and support installation teams.
- Create clear, accurate and comprehensive project reports across all allocated schemes for Director approval before formal issue to the relevant client.
- Manage projects from contract award through design, installation, commissioning and final handover.
- Maintain accurate oversight of programme, progress, labour, costs, risks, variations and outstanding actions.
- Plan and coordinate labour, materials, plant and project resources.
- Work closely with Design, Commercial and Installation teams to drive successful project delivery.
- Review technical drawings, specifications, programmes and project documentation.
- Attend site and client meetings and represent our client professionally at all times.
- Monitor project quality, programme and commercial performance.
- Carry out regular site inspections and audits.
- Proactively identify risks, delays and technical issues and drive them through to resolution.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, certification and final project handover.
- Key Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge of sprinkler and/or fire suppression systems.
- Previous experience within the sprinkler, water mist or wider fire protection industry.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple live projects.
- Strong reporting skills and the ability to collate detailed information from multiple projects into concise and accurate management reports.
- A practical understanding of installation, testing and commissioning.
- The ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- The confidence to manage site teams and liaise directly with clients and main contractors.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach to project delivery
Project Manager in Wakefield employer: Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd
As an established leader in the transformation of commercial spaces, this company offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where M&E Estimators can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions, team members benefit from extensive growth opportunities and the chance to contribute to innovative projects. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values diversity and encourages professional advancement.
Contact Details:
Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
