Fire & Security Project Manager in Exeter

Project Manager – Fire & Security SystemsLocation: Exeter (Hybrid) with occasional UK‐wide travelSalary: Competitive + benefits + performance incentives

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in fire and security systems? A growing national business is seeking a driven and commercially minded professional to oversee and deliver multiple projects with values up to £250k. This is a key position within a structured team that rewards ownership, accountability, and high‐quality delivery.

About the RoleYou will take full responsibility for project delivery from handover to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to technical and compliance standards. With 70% of work focused on fire systems and 30% on security, you\’ll manage a portfolio of live projects at any one time.

This is a hands‐on, commercially focused Project Manager role where you will drive programme management, financial control, client communication, and technical assurance. The business offers clear progression opportunities, including a pathway to a future Head of Projects role.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction

Develop and maintain project programmes, milestones, and delivery plans

Coordinate engineers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet deadlines

Control project financials, protecting gross margins and managing variations

Lead client communication, chairing kick‐off and progress meetings

Oversee technical quality and compliance across fire and security systems

Maintain accurate reporting and project records using systems such as Salesforce and ArcSite

Skills & ExperienceEssential

Proven experience delivering fire and/or security projects

Strong capability in programme, cost, risk, and quality management

Demonstrable commercial awareness and margin protection experience

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Confident communicator with clients and internal teams

Preferred

PRINCE2, APM or similar project management qualification

Experience using Salesforce, ArcSite or similar platforms

Strong understanding of UK fire and security standards (BS5839, BS5266, BS5306 etc.)

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Performance-based incentive scheme

Company car or allowance

Laptop, phone, and pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Long-term career progression within a growing national business

If the above sounds of interest, please get in touch today and forward your CV to Tanya Loosemore – (url removed)

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