- Company Name
- FAFS Fire & Security
- Job Title
- Senior Projects Manager
- Job Description
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Job Title: Senior Projects Manager
Role Summary:
Lead and deliver fire protection system projects from initiation through handover, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget completion while maintaining strict health, safety, and quality compliance.
Expectations:
- Manage multiple complex projects concurrently, balancing scope, cost, and schedule.
- Foster collaboration across engineering, procurement, and subcontractor teams to meet client and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate proactive risk identification and mitigation to safeguard project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly progress reports and forecast updates for all assigned projects.
- Review contracts and sales orders to confirm mobilisation, scope, and terms.
- Control budget and schedule, ensuring projects stay within forecasted limits.
- Enforce health, safety, and quality standards, conduct surveillance audits, and maintain quality workmanship.
- Oversee subcontractor onboarding onto the approved list and manage de‑selection processes.
- Coordinate with Head of Major Projects and technical teams on design, installation, verification, commissioning, and handover documentation.
- Authorise purchase orders for sub‑contract labour and materials.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and regulatory risks in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Liaise with clients, engineering teams, and subcontractors to monitor key performance indicators.
- Approve handover paperwork and close‑out documentation.
- Maintain project databases, process payment applications, and notify stakeholders of delays.
- Attend site meetings as required.
- Lead and develop project and engineering managers within the team.
Required Skills:
- Proven project management experience in fire protection or security installations.
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and documentation.
- In‑depth understanding of fire protection standards, products, and customer requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a structured approach.
- Self‑motivated, proactive, and collaborative work style.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable fire safety codes and regulations.
Chessington, United kingdom
Hybrid
Senior
11-12-2025