Fire Alarm Project Manager

Location: London
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000
Job Type: Permanent 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Fire Alarm Project Manager looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire detection and life safety systems to hire a Fire Alarm Project Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of fire alarm installation and upgrade projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire and life safety solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage the full project lifecycle for fire alarm installations and upgrades, from pre-construction planning through to client handover.
• Programme Management: Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, tracking milestones and proactively managing risks to keep projects on schedule.
• Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management: Coordinate directly with clients, M&E contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Produce and review O&M manuals, handover documentation, and progress reports, maintaining accurate project records throughout.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with BS 5839, EN 54, and relevant CDM and health & safety regulations.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Fire Alarm Project Manager within the fire and life safety industry.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with leading fire alarm systems such as Gent, Hochiki, Kentec, Notifier, or Advanced Electronics.
• Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record of delivering fire alarm projects across commercial, residential, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong client-facing communication, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and confident stakeholder management at all levels.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

• Certifications: FIA-accredited training, CSCS/ECS card, NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely, Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• Sector Background: Prior experience delivering projects within healthcare, education, or high-rise residential environments is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: £50,000 – £70,000
• Benefits Package: Company pension scheme, private healthcare, company vehicle or car allowance, and an expenses package for site travel.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire Alarm Project Manager position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

About Technical Resources: Technical Resources are market leaders in Fire & Security and Telecoms recruitment.