Mechanical Mist/Sprinkler Project Manager

Criterion Capital Limited; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contracting firm is seeking a Mechanical Mist/Sprinkler Project Manager in London. The role involves managing sprinkler system installations, financial oversight, and ensuring compliance with relevant British Standards. Candidates should have project management experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the chance to work on major projects within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience of construction project engineering or management essential.
• Experience within sprinkler or water mist suppression project management.
• Knowledge of current relevant suppression British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation contracts from initial inquiry to final accounts.
• Assume full financial control of projects.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for timely information flow.
• Prepare technical reports and submittals.
• Identify and report deviations from scope or standards.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competent using Microsoft Office packages

Read and understand engineering drawings

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to supervise and lead a team

Education

CSCS Construction Skills Card

Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH, SMSTS)

Job description

Mechanical Mist/Sprinkler Project Manager

Criterion Capital require a self-motivated individual who can manage all aspects of mechanical sprinkler or water mist suppression systems throughout our hotel conversion construction projects. The role requires a pro-active and pragmatic individual who can work alone and part of a team to collaborate with all relevant contributors for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the systems. The Project Manager will have direct involvement in all stages of the installation process. This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a very busy project forecast in the coming years across central and greater London.

Responsibilities

• To expertly handle sprinkler or water mist installation contracts from initial enquiry through to final accounts.
• Assume full financial control of projects, delivering the works efficiently and profitably, including responsibility for raising purchase and subcontract orders.
• Effectively manage the installation work on site; attending regular client meetings; having responsibility for health and safety; producing progress updates and reports; and completion of project quality assurance checks.
• Prepare and communicate detailed programmes of work to ensure deadlines and contract requirements are met.
• Liaise with suppliers, design, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and information flow, and accurately report to clients, contractors and governing bodies as necessary.
• Negotiate, monitor, and produce quotations for contract variations.
• Highlight possible problem areas at the earliest opportunity and obtain commercial advice where necessary.
• Prepare technical reports and submittals including operating and maintenance manuals and handover documents, by collating and presenting relevant information.
• Identify and report deviations or nonconformities from scope, Standards or contract.
• Ability to travel within the UK, and visit European suppliers as necessary for the role.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Qualifications

• CSCS Construction Skills Card
• Health and Safety Qualification, IOSH, SMSTS, etc. Experience of construction project engineering or management Essential
• Experience of construction project engineering or management
• Experience within sprinkler or water mist suppression project engineering or management
• Knowledge of current relevant suppression British Standards and Regulations, including LPC 12845, BS 8489, BS 9251, NFPA, FM Global
• Knowledge of sprinkler or water mist equipment and installation

Skills / Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and PowerPoint
• Read and understand engineering drawings, layouts, and plans
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at varying levels throughout the company and externally
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and lead a team to produce desired project deliverables

Please apply today for consideration, in contact [e-mail]