Job Title: Fire & Security Project Manager
Location: London (with travel to sites across Greater London and surrounding areas)
Salary: -65,000 - -75,000 (DOE)-+ package
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Company Overview

A leading fire and security specialist contractor, delivering bespoke design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance solutions to a wide range of commercial, residential, and public sector clients are looking to recruit an additional project manager.-With an established reputation for technical excellence and compliance, the company-pride themselves on thier-ability to deliver complex projects to the highest standards.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple installation and upgrade projects across London. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of works involving fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and integrated life safety solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire & security installation projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.

• Act as the main point of contact between clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Coordinate and manage site-based engineers and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to project programmes and health & safety requirements.

• Carry out site surveys, risk assessments, and progress inspections as required.

• Oversee the production of technical submittals, RAMS, O&M manuals, and commissioning documentation.

• Ensure all systems are designed, installed, and commissioned in compliance with BS5839, BS5266, BS EN 50131, and other applicable industry standards and regulations.

• Liaise with procurement to manage materials and equipment deliveries to site.

• Manage project costings, valuations, and variations, working closely with commercial teams.

• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and resolving issues proactively.

• Ensure quality assurance processes are in place throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the fire & security industry, ideally with a background in both small works and larger-scale commercial projects.

• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm systems (conventional and addressable), emergency lighting, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems.

• Technical understanding of current British Standards, particularly BS5839, BS5266, BS EN 50131, and BS EN 54.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors across multiple sites.

• Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and site protocols.

• Competent with project planning and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel).

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• FIA (Fire Industry Association) Unit Qualifications or equivalent.

• ECS/CSCS card.

• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.

• Relevant HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical or Fire & Security Engineering.

Benefits

• Salary between -65,000 - -75,000

• Laptop, mobile phone, and PPE provided.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

• Pension scheme and other standard employment benefits.