Project Manager

Company: J3A Recruitment
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Job Description

Project Manager – Life Safety & Security Systems

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Up to £60,000 + comprehensive benefits

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Location: Warrington, with travel across projects throughout the North West

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the Asset Intelligence division of one of the UK’s largest and most established construction and infrastructure groups.

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With an order book exceeding £4.1 billion, the business provides outstanding stability, structured career development and exposure to major Critical National Infrastructure projects across water, defence, energy, transport and telecommunications.

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This opportunity could also suit an experienced Site Manager who is ready to take the next step into full project and commercial responsibility.

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The Opportunity

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The successful Project Manager will oversee the delivery of electronic security, physical security and life-safety system installations across operational water utility sites and other critical environments.

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Based from Warrington, you will manage multiple projects across the North West, taking responsibility for safety, programme delivery, client relationships and financial performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage projects from initial setup through to completion and handover
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  • Maintain a safe working environment across all sites and projects
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  • Ensure company health, safety and sustainability standards are consistently applied
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  • Control and monitor progress against agreed project programmes
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  • Take responsibility for project financial performance and contract profitability
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  • Participate in monthly financial reviews alongside the Commercial Team
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  • Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and specialist resources
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  • Liaise with design teams to ensure information is received in line with programme requirements
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  • Develop strong working relationships with clients, representatives and supply-chain partners
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  • Plan and maintain appropriate staffing levels across current and upcoming workloads
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  • Ensure installations comply with relevant technical standards and client specifications
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About You

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The successful Project Manager will ideally have:

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  • Experience delivering life-safety, fire alarm, electronic security or related installation projects
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  • Previous experience as a Project Manager, Site Manager or Contracts Manager
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  • Strong knowledge of BS 5839-1:2025 and HTM 05
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  • A Level 3 FIA qualification or equivalent
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  • An ONC, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent relevant qualification
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  • Experience working with life-safety systems
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  • Experience in live hospitals, utilities or other operational environments
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  • A valid CSCS card
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  • The ability to complete a DBS check
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  • Good commercial awareness and an understanding of project profitability
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  • Strong Microsoft Office and general IT skills
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Applications are particularly welcomed from experienced Site Managers who have successfully delivered complex installations and are now looking to progress into a broader project-management position.

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Package and Benefits

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  • Salary of up to £60,000
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  • Warrington-based position with travel across the North West
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  • 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays and can buy up to 3 extra days
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  • Comprehensive company pension
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  • Private medical scheme options
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……And more;

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Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee assistance and wellbeing programme, Paid membership of one relevant professional association,

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Structured training, leadership development and long-term career progression

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager or experienced Site Manager seeking greater responsibility, long-term progression and the backing of a major UK infrastructure business.

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Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Posted: August 12th, 2026