Project Manager

Project Manager

Specialising in Water mist fire suppression

Norfolk - Hybrid - Covering a the South up to Birmingham.

£40,000 - £47,000 + Bonus + Car allowance/ Company car + 24 days holiday and bank holidays + Death in service x 3 + Company pension + Company card + Expenses paid on business trips and overnight stay allowance.

My client is a leading fire suppression specialist with decades of expertise in delivering tailored water mist, fire protection solutions. The company has built a strong reputation for innovation and reliability, serving a diverse range of industries with cutting-edge systems and exceptional service.  They combine technical knowledge with a customer-focused approach to ensure safety and compliance to a wide range of commercial clients from government buildings and custodial to restaurants. Due to growth reasons my client is recruiting for a project manager with industry experience to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a wide variety of high value projects and join a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of water-mist fire suppression projects across a territory spanning Birmingham to London, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, the design and sales teams to ensure project alignment with initial quotes, maintaining profitability and managing any scope adjustments effectively.
• Regularly travel to project sites to monitor progress, address on-site issues, and maintain strong client relationships, with occasional office-based work (once per week).
• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from £200,000 to £10 million, with durations varying from short-term (2 weeks) to long-term (18 months), across sectors such as hospitality, custodial facilities, and commercial properties.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including schedules, budgets, and progress reports, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed at every stage of the project lifecycle.
• Manage engineers and subcontractors, including scheduling, performance monitoring, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and health & safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated project management experience in fire suppression, preferably with watermist systems; other relevant manufacturing backgrounds may also be considered.
• Practical knowledge of watermist systems, gained as a project engineer or project manager, is highly desirable to ensure effective project delivery.
• Possession of a CSCS card is beneficial; however, training will be provided if necessary.
• Must meet the requirements for security clearance and enhanced DBS checks, due to working on sensitive and secure client sites.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with varying complexities and durations while maintaining a high standard of quality and profitability.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address project challenges and adapt to evolving site conditions effectively.

To Apply submit your CV to cara@serlimited.com or call 01254 781300.