Fire & Security Project Manager

Fire & Security Project Manager – Division Development Location: Manchester / North West Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent I’m working with a growing business that is looking to bring its Fire & Security offering in-house, and they’re looking for an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to help build and develop the new division. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a Project Manager role and would like the chance to have real ownership in developing a department from the ground up. The Role * You’ll work closely with senior management and be involved across the full project lifecycle, including: * Managing Fire & Security projects from design through to commissioning and handover. * Fire alarm system design and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. * Preparing estimates and quotations. * Planning labour, materials, procurement and project programmes. * Managing costs, margins and client expectations. * Coordinating installations, testing and commissioning. * Producing project documentation, drawings, certificates and handover information. * Working with manufacturers, suppliers, clients and consultants. * Helping develop the processes, systems and accreditations needed to establish the in-house division. * Providing technical support and helping identify new business opportunities. About You * We’re looking for someone with solid experience within the Fire Alarm / Fire & Security industry, ideally with: * Strong project management experience from design through to completion. * Good knowledge of BS 5839 and relevant Fire & Security standards. * Fire alarm design and/or design management experience. * Experience with estimating, quotations and procurement. * Good commercial awareness around project costs and margins. * Experience dealing with clients, consultants and contractors. * The ability to work independently and take ownership. * Experience with BAFE, BS 7671, access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and manufacturers such as Advanced, Kentec, Notifier, Morley, C-TEC, Hochiki, Apollo or * Gent would be advantageous. * Experience of helping to establish or develop a Fire & Security department would be particularly beneficial