Technical Resources·1 month ago
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Project Manager (Fire & Security)
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What you'll do
- Lead on all commercial and financial aspects of the project, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Manage client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial discussions and programme updates.
- Oversee and maintain the project programme, ensuring milestones are met and risks are identified and mitigated early.
- Review and manage subcontractor accounts, variations, and change orders to maintain cost and programme alignment.
- Prepare and present financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and project updates in line with contractual requirements.
- Work closely with the on-site Project Manager to ensure alignment between site delivery and commercial objectives.
What they're looking for
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within the fire and security sector, with a strong background in commercial and financial management.
- Demonstrable technical knowledge of fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, disabled refuge systems, air sampling, and water mist/sprinkler systems.
- Experience managing senior client-facing relationships and programme reporting across large-scale construction projects.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously in a desktop-based capacity.
- Full UK driving licence and own transport.
- Right To Work in the UK.
Nice to have
- ECS Card
- SMSTS or SSSTS
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Job Title: Project Manager (Fire & Security)
Location: Cambridge
Length: 4–6 months
Rate: £350–£360 per day
Are you a Project Manager (Fire & Security) based in Cambridge looking for your next contract opportunity? As a Project Manager (Fire & Security), you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and financial management of a large-scale construction project, working across a full suite of fire and security systems including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, disabled refuge systems, air sampling, and water mist/sprinkler systems, serving clients across the commercial construction sector. You will be joining an established company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and security solutions to its customers.
Responsibilities:
* Lead on all commercial and financial aspects of the project, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Manage client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for commercial discussions and programme updates.
* Oversee and maintain the project programme, ensuring milestones are met and risks are identified and mitigated early.
* Review and manage subcontractor accounts, variations, and change orders to maintain cost and programme alignment.
* Prepare and present financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and project updates in line with contractual requirements.
* Work closely with the on-site Project Manager to ensure alignment between site delivery and commercial objectives.
Experience and Certifications required:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager within the fire and security sector, with a strong background in commercial and financial management.
* Demonstrable technical knowledge of fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, disabled refuge systems, air sampling, and water mist/sprinkler systems.
* Experience managing senior client-facing relationships and programme reporting across large-scale construction projects.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously in a desktop-based capacity.
* Full UK driving licence and own transport.
* ECS Card and SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable).
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information. We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK.
Company
Technical Resources
Cambridgeshire
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