Fire & Security Project Manager – Manchester

Company: ionic Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Position: Fire & Security Project ManagerLocation: Manchester / North WestStart Date: ASAPJob Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE + benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to join a growing business that is developing its own in-house Fire & Security division.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional Project Manager position, with the chance to take real ownership and play a key role in developing a new division from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Fire & Security projects from design through to completion, commissioning and handover.
  • Oversee fire alarm system design and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
  • Prepare project estimates and quotations.
  • Plan labour, materials, procurement and project programmes.
  • Manage project costs, margins and client expectations.
  • Coordinate installation, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Produce project documentation, drawings, certificates and handover information.
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Help develop processes, systems and accreditations required to establish the new division.
  • Provide technical support across Fire & Security projects.
  • Identify opportunities for new business and support the growth of the division.
  • Work closely with senior management to develop the department and its offering.

Requirements

  • Strong experience within the Fire Alarm / Fire & Security industry.
  • Proven Project Management experience from design through to completion.
  • Good knowledge of BS 5839 and relevant Fire & Security standards.
  • Experience with fire alarm design and/or design management.
  • Experience preparing estimates and quotations.
  • Strong understanding of procurement and project costs.
  • Good commercial awareness, including project margins.
  • Experience dealing with clients, consultants and contractors.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with BAFE, BS 7671, access control, CCTV and intruder alarms would be advantageous.
  • Experience with manufacturers such as Advanced, Kentec, Notifier, Morley, C-TEC, Hochiki, Apollo or Gent would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience helping to establish or develop a Fire & Security department would be highly advantageous.
  • Relevant references to confirm previous experience.

What’s On Offer

  • £45,000 – £50,000 salary depending on experience.
  • Permanent position.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in developing a new Fire & Security division.
  • Significant opportunity for career development and progression.
  • Chance to work closely with senior management and have genuine ownership of the role.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026