Job Specifications
Senior Projects Manager - Chessington & Home
FAFS Fire & Security is at the forefront of fire safety technology and compliance. We are seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to lead our projects in ensuring the effective installation and management of fire protection systems. This role is critical to maintaining our reputation for high-quality service and compliance with industry standards.
Pension, Life Assurance & much more. - Please see our generous remuneration packages below
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly progress and forecasting reporting of assigned projects
Contract review of all project files via Sales order process system to ensure effective mobilisation, management and successful completion of projects
Ensure projects are delivered on budget and on time as per monthly forecast
Responsible for Health and safety and quality compliance in line with FAFS procedures including surveillance audits to ensure quality workmanship, health and safety standards are maintained
Collaborate with Head of Project Delivery to manage and maintain our supply chain, which will include the onboarding of subcontractors onto our ‘Approved Subcontractors List' and the removal of those that fail to meet our quality standards and/or fail to comply with our terms and conditions of sale, including any project specific conditions that may apply
Work with the Head of Major Projects (and manage where appropriate) design & technical executives to ensure that all designs, technical information, design standards, support and solutions are delivered to standard and timescales, including the production design, installation, verification, commissioning, acceptance and handover certification, as well as operation and maintenance manuals
Authorising purchase orders for sub-contract labour and materials
Identifying, manage and mitigating risks to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and codes of practice and work with stakeholders to ensure commercial risk is managed to the lowest possible levels
Liaising with client and engineering teams and sub-contractors monitoring key stage performance
Approval of handover paperwork from engineer & sub-contractors through to close out
Daily database project management, i.e. work bank application for payments and delay notifications
To attend site meetings when required
Day-to-day management of the project managers, engineering managers in their teams
Any other duties commensurate with your skills and experience
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience in a similar role
Excellent management and computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of the fire and security market, its products and customer requirements
Customer-focused with the ability to resolve customer queries
Be capable of working effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
Professional with excellent communication, admin and people skills
Strong organisational skills
The ability to handle multiple priorities with a structured approach
Self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic
The ability to work collaboratively with peers at all levels, as well as independently and a desire to learn
Benefits
How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees
At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.
Royal London Pension
Life Assurance 4x Salary
25 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
Paid Candidate Referral Scheme - up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals
Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
Employee Recognition Scheme
Development and progression opportunities
A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security
We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the added luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.
Big enough to provide but small enough to care.
Our Business Include:
FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowekitchenfiresuppression.com
Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
Clymac clymac.co.uk
Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com
Equal Opportunities
We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to be
About the Company
Since 1988 FAFS Fire & Security has specialised in designing, installing, commissioning and servicing of Open Protocol automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
We believe in offering our customers a solution that matches their particular needs. Our customers have the freedom to choose the system that best suits their commercial and professional expectations.
System types range from small, stand-alone conventional systems to major projects including graphics based, PC controlled intelligent multi panel networks.
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