Project Manager (Major Projects - Fire)

Our client who is a National Fire and Security Installer have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join them in their Major Projects Department. Ideally you’d have already completed your Health and Safety Training to IOSH level and be based in London or the Southeast area.

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for the effective management of allocated projects and taking ownership for its entirety including elements of design, estimating, site survey, project management, forecasting, invoicing and the completion document. You will need to ensure work is carried out in line with the company’s quality and customer service standards for Fire Detection, PA/VA, Disabled Refuge, Disabled toilet Alarms and Induction Loops.

It's essential you adhere to ISO14001:2004, TFSS Environmental Policy, BN EN ISO 9001:2008 and LPS 1014 requirements aswell as BS5839 PT1 and all other relevant standards for installation, design and commissioning.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage Projects/contracts activities and assist in developing appropriate strategies for maximising project profitability and delivery.
• Responsible for providing project company forecast (financial and labour).
• To manage all commercial activity on allocated projects and engage in commercial reviews as required.
• To support the sales team with Pre-let meetings and project handover to the department working uniformly.
• To plan commissioning engineers as required for the department/Job.
• To create, develop and maintain profitable methods and systems for achieving optimum site performance.
• To ensure all maintenance opportunities are offered and then passed over to the relevant department working closely with the team for a satisfactory handover.
• To ensure that all contracts are reviewed fully prior to start, that a full programme and job file(s) is prepared and that a pre-start induction is held when required.
• To attend weekly site meeting, provide monthly site reports & other meetings when required for the department.
• To identify risks and plan actions that will mitigate the effect of those risks.
• To identify all necessary security and permit requirements to achieve contract agreed KPIs.
• To work alongside Head of Projects requirements and requests.
• To identify shortfalls in resource and advise necessary structure to achieve contract and added value elements of the contract.
• To review and appoint additional resource (Direct and indirect) to achieve contract requirements, in conjunction with your line manager.
• To promote the Company and its core values and behaviours both internally & externally.

Skills

• Sound management, good, and organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deal with customers, end-users, construction personnel and in-house staff in a professional manner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of products and market.
• Ability to develop & maintain an effective, motivated team.
• Ability to achieve both short- and long-term objectives.
• Ability to prioritise workloads & projects to meet agreed targets.
• Commercial knowledge and the understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Project management expertise and training.

Technical knowledge:

• Detailed knowledge of products and market.
• Well-developed commercial awareness
• Project management
• Contract Law
• Completed Advanced Design course FIA; Commissioning Course FIA; Installation Course FIA.
• Detailed knowledge of the 18th Edition Electrical Regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of the Building Regulations.
• Advanced technical knowledge of the industry and regulations.

Remuneration

• Salary £50-60k basic.
• Car allowance of £5400 per year and a bonus of £4500 in line with achievable KPIs.
• Mobile, laptop and other benefits available.