REF: 963204
Job Title: Fire Project Manager & Estimator
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £42,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
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About:
Parkside Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Fire Project Manager & Estimator.
This role is crucial for managing fire department projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all work is delivered on time and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
* Manage Installation Engineers: Oversee the daily activities and schedules of Installation Engineers, ensuring smooth and timely project execution.
* Project Handover: Collaborate with the Surveyor during project handovers, schedule work, and agree on installation dates with customers.
* Progress Monitoring: Track the progress of installation work, ensuring alignment with building or construction schedules, including direct on-site supervision if needed.
* Contract Management:
* Assess the suitability of proposed equipment, sourcing alternatives if necessary.
* Liaise with the Surveyor regarding any significant variations in project requirements or materials.
* Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure efficient contract progression.
Material Management:
* Ensure correct ordering of materials following company procedures.
* Propose and manage stockholding for in-house and van inventories.
Estimating and Quoting
* Prepare Tenders and Quotations: Design and interpret specifications for fire and other systems, including PA/VA systems, emergency lighting, and more.
* Site Surveys: Conduct site surveys to gather information for accurate estimates and quotations.
* Variation Pricing: Provide quotations for project additions and variations as required.
* Documentation: Manage the documentation process for invoicing and customer correspondence.
Technical Support
* Technical Assistance: Provide technical support to the Sales Team and the department, especially for larger projects involving the integration of various systems.
* Customer Interaction: Handle customer complaints, prepare letters, and provide presentations at our premises or the customer's location.
* Inspection Oversight: Oversee visits from external inspectors and auditors to ensure compliance.
Team Management
* Engineer Support: Address day-to-day needs of Installation Engineers, manage their holidays and absenteeism, and ensure timely submission of timesheets.
* Emergency Call-Out Roster: Participate in the Duty Engineer Roster, providing escalation support for emergency call-outs as needed.
Requirements
* Experience: Extensive experience in project management and estimating within the fire and security industry.
* Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with bespoke databases and office machinery.
* Attributes:
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities with a practical and logical approach.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
* Capable of estimating effectively, considering all project aspects such as timescales, overheads, and costs.
Benefits
* Holidays: 23 days per year, including three days allocated to the Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
* Company Vehicle: A company vehicle is provided.
* Training: Comprehensive training on bespoke software and office machinery.
Parkside Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer.