Job Description:

London & South East | £60,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension

We're working with a leading Fire & Security contractor that specialises in delivering complex fire alarm installations within the data centre sector.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they're looking to appoint an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple high-value data centre projects across London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, technically demanding environments and enjoys taking full ownership of projects from pre-start through to handover.

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Director, you'll be responsible for managing multiple live fire alarm installation projects, ensuring they're delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standard.

You'll work closely with clients, consultants, site teams and subcontractors to coordinate all aspects of project delivery within mission-critical data centre environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire alarm installation projects from mobilisation through to completion
• Coordinate site teams, supervisors, commissioning engineers and subcontractors
• Monitor project programmes and ensure key milestones are achieved
• Manage procurement and material schedules
• Review technical drawings, specifications and cause & effect documentation
• Manage project costs, variations and commercial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with current industry standards and company expectations

About You

We're looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale installation projects.

Essential:

• Experience managing fire alarm installation projects within commercial or mission-critical environments
• Proven track record delivering projects valued at £1 million+
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems and life safety solutions
• Experience coordinating multiple live projects simultaneously
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs and variations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good working knowledge of BS 5839 and current fire industry standards

Desirable:

• Previous experience delivering projects within data centres or other critical infrastructure environments
• FIA qualifications
• SMSTS and CSCS
• Experience with integrated life safety systems, smoke detection, suppression or gas extinguishing systems

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £75,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Performance bonus
• Pension
• Ongoing career progression into Senior Project or Contracts Management

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established business with an excellent reputation in the mission-critical sector, delivering some of the UK's most technically challenging data centre projects.

If you're an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager looking to work on high-profile data centre developments, we'd love to hear from you.