Fire Alarm Project Manager

About the Role

You will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of fire alarm system installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects valued between £3m and £6m, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and fully compliant with fire safety codes and regulations. Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets; coordinating with clients, contractors, engineers, and regulatory bodies; monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions; reviewing designs for code compliance; overseeing installation quality, testing, and commissioning; managing integration with HVAC, security, and building automation systems; serving as the primary client contact; and maintaining thorough project documentation. • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for fire alarm system projects. • Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and regulatory authorities. • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions. • Review fire alarm system designs for compliance with local fire and building codes. • Oversee installation quality and conduct system testing and commissioning. • Manage integration with HVAC, security, and building automation systems. • Serve as primary client contact for communications and updates. • Coordinate internal teams including sales, engineering, design, and installation. • Ensure all work meets industry standards and manufacturer specifications. • Conduct regular site inspections and quality control reviews. • Maintain project documentation such as as‑built drawings, testing reports, and compliance certificates. • Deliver fire protection system projects up to £6m with proven experience.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project planning
• ▸design review
• ▸system integration
• ▸installation quality
• ▸testing
• ▸documentation

What You Bring

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred), proven experience managing fire protection projects up to £6m, and preferably a project management qualification such as PRINCE. Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems, detection technologies, local fire and building codes, and manufacturers' products is essential, along with excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office. Applicants should submit a tailored CV and will undergo a basic or enhanced DBS check. Hall & Kay promotes an inclusive culture that values teamwork, equality, and diversity, fostering an environment where staff can innovate and deliver safety solutions. • Hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred). • Possess project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE) preferred. • Demonstrate strong understanding of fire alarm systems, detection technologies, and notification devices. • Know local fire codes and building regulations. • Familiar with fire alarm system manufacturers and their products. • Exhibit excellent project management, organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸prince
• ▸fire alarm
• ▸fire codes
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸communication

Benefits

In return, the position offers a competitive and negotiable salary, a car allowance, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, a private medical scheme, and a 36.5‑hour work week (Monday‑Thursday 8:45‑16:40, Friday 8:45‑16:00). • Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience. • Car allowance provided. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. • Contributory company pension scheme. • Life Assurance coverage. • Private medical scheme. • 36.5‑hour work week (Mon‑Thu 8:45‑16:40, Fri 8:45‑16:00).

Work Environment

Onsite