Fire Systems Senior Project Manager - Chessington Office with Hybris & Working & Travel
FAFS Fire & Security is seeking a dedicated and experienced Fire Systems Senior Project Manager to lead our projects in designing, installing, and commissioning fire detection and protection systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management, ensuring exceptional service delivery, timely completion, and adherence to safety standards while maintaining our commitment to customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage all phases of fire system projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations and specifications.
* Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project resources are utilized efficiently.
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.
* Conduct risk assessments and manage any potential issues to mitigate risk and ensure the safe execution of projects.
* Prepare project documentation and reports, providing updates to stakeholders on project progress, timelines, and budget status.
* Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, building codes, and regulations.
* Lead regular project meetings with clients and team members to facilitate effective communication and address any concerns.
* Mentor and supervise project team members to enhance their professional development.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager in the fire safety industry, with a strong understanding of fire alarm systems and regulations.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience managing mid to large scale fire detection and alarm projects.
* Recognized Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
* Excellent leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
* Proficiency in project management software and tools.
* Understanding of health and safety regulations pertaining to fire safety works.
* Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Benefits
How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees
At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.
* Basic Salary – £55-58,000 subject to experience
* Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
* Royal London Pension
* Life Assurance 4x Salary
* 22 days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
* Additional holiday day for each full year of completed service (up to 25 days)
* Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
* Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
* Employee Recognition Scheme
* Development and progression opportunities
A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security
We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.
Big enough to provide but small enough to care.
Our Business Include:
1. FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
2. MJ Fire fafsfireandsecurity.com
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4. Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
5. Griffin Fire acl.uk.com
6. Clymac clymac.co.uk
7. Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
8. Victory Fire morganfire.co.uk
9. Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
10. Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com
11. Hadrian Technology marlowefireandsecurity.com
Equal Opportunities
We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.
Right to Work
Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.
If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.