Sprinkler and Water Mist Project Manager

Protec Fire Detection PLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety firm based in Manchester is looking for a Sprinkler and Water Mist Project Manager. The role requires managing sprinkler installation projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate should hold relevant engineering qualifications and have project management experience. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000 and £55,000, depending on experience, and occasional travel within the UK.

Benefits

Training and further qualifications

Bonus scheme

Cover for travel and accommodation expenses

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English is required.
• A mechanical engineering qualification is essential.
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management is required.
• CSCS Construction Skills Card must be held.
• Health and Safety Qualification, such as IOSH or SMSTS, is needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle sprinkler or water mist installation contracts efficiently.
• Manage financial control of projects, ensuring profitability.
• Oversee on-site installation, health and safety, and quality assurance.
• Prepare detailed programmes of work and communicate effectively.
• Liaise with suppliers and design teams for timely delivery.
• Negotiate and monitor contract variations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Health and safety management

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Mechanical engineering qualification

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

CSCS Construction Skills Card

Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH, SMSTS)

Job description

Sprinkler and Water Mist Project Manager

Protec Fire and Security Group is hiring for the Sprinkler and Water Mist Project Manager role. This position is based in the Manchester/NW area.

Base pay range: £35,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience).

Location: Manchester/NW

Overview: Protec Camerfield have an opportunity for a self-motivated individual who can manage all aspects of mechanical sprinkler or water mist suppression systems. The role requires a pro-active and pragmatic individual who can work alone and as part of a team to collaborate with all relevant contributors for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the systems with excellent communication and quality results to our customers. The project manager will have direct involvement from pre-order through to final account and warranty period.

This is an opportunity to join a growing diverse team within an expanding sector of the fire industry. Projects cover public and private sectors, including custodial, healthcare, hotels, retail and residential; and range in value from £10k to £5M. Projects are located nationwide and some travel may be required. Protec covers travel and accommodation expenses. Training, further qualifications and a bonus scheme will be offered to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• 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 on-site installation work; attend regular client meetings; oversee health and safety; produce progress updates and reports; and complete project quality assurance checks.
• Prepare and communicate detailed programmes of work to ensure deadlines and contract requirements are met.
• Liaise with suppliers, design teams, engineers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and information flow; report to clients, contractors and governing bodies as necessary.
• Negotiate, monitor, and produce quotations for contract variations.
• Identify potential problem areas early 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.
• Travel within the UK, and visit European suppliers as necessary for the role.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English
• Mechanical engineering qualification
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management
• CSCS Construction Skills Card
• Health and Safety Qualification, IOSH, SMSTS, etc.

Experience

• 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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