Project Manager

Project Manager – Fire & Life Safety Installations
UK-wide projects (travel required) 
£60,000 Car Allowance 
40 hours per week (flexible / anti-social hours as required)
Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the safe and successful delivery of installation projects across a live construction and fire & life safety environment.

This is a delivery-focused role with full responsibility for managing projects from initial planning through installation, commissioning, and final handover. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and compliance standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and protecting commercial outcomes.

The role will involve regular travel, occasional overnight stays, and flexibility to work anti-social hours in line with project phasing.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned installation projects in line with company Project Management Methodology
• Produce and maintain project documentation at each stage of the project lifecycle
• Prepare project programmes, briefs, surveys, RAMS, resource plans, material schedules and risk logs
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders to confirm requirements and report progress
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation measures where required
• Plan and control labour, materials, tools, and subcontractor resources
• Deliver projects from initiation to closure within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters
• Manage variations and ensure all changes are agreed in writing with appropriate commercial recovery
• Maintain accurate project reporting including cost, margin, progress, risks, and resources
• Ensure appropriate supervision of site teams and subcontractors, including competence and qualifications
• Oversee site standards including RAMS briefings, toolbox talks, PPE, and professional conduct
• Take responsibility for project budgets, forecasting, and re-forecasting
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Welfare, Environmental and Quality Management Systems
• Conduct site safety audits and submit documentation to the QHSE function
• Maintain complete project and quality records in line with client and company requirements

Requirements

• Proven Project Management experience within a construction or installation environment
• Strong planning, time management, and resource coordination skills
• Experience managing budgets, costs, and project margins
• Confident communicator with experience dealing directly with clients and subcontractors
• Ability to manage site teams and provide leadership and direction
• CSCS Manager card essential
• SMSTS / CDM qualification required
• MAPM desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel regularly, work anti-social hours, and stay away from home when required

Contact:
James at Service Care Solutions
01772 208967 -  james.glover@servicecare.org.uk