Fire Project Manager

Location: Leeds & London – Multi-Site Role
Rate: £500–£600 per day (Inside IR35) + Expenses Covered
Job Type: Contract – 3–4 Months + Possible Extension

About the Role

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

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of fire safety and fire alarm systems to hire a Fire Project Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of fire alarm and fire safety systems projects across multiple retail locations in Leeds and London, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the required standards.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality fire safety solutions across large-scale, multi-site UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage and oversee the end-to-end delivery of fire alarm and associated fire safety systems projects across multiple operational retail locations.
• Programme & Budget Management: Monitor project progress, budgets, resources and key milestones to ensure delivery remains on time and within scope.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Coordination: Manage subcontractors, engineers and suppliers, ensuring all parties are aligned to the project programme and client expectations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate directly with the client, site management teams and senior project stakeholders, producing regular progress reports and attending project meetings.
• Technical Oversight & Documentation: Review technical drawings, specifications, RAMS and project documentation; oversee snagging, testing and the preparation of final handover packs.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works comply with relevant fire safety standards including BS 5839-1, with particular care taken when working within live, operational retail environments.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Proven background as a Fire Project Manager, with a track record of delivering fire alarm and fire detection systems projects.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical understanding of fire alarm systems, including installation, commissioning and testing processes.
• Project & Operational Scope: Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects or sites simultaneously, including subcontractor and budget management.
• Soft Skills: Confident communication with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders, with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK; ability and willingness to travel regularly between Leeds and London.

Desirable:

• Sector Background: Previous experience delivering fire systems projects within retail, supermarket or other live commercial environments, including multi-site rollout programmes.
• Certifications: Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, Prince2, APM or equivalent project management credentials.
• Project Type: Experience managing fire alarm upgrades, replacements or refurbishment projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive Day Rate: £500–£600 per day (Inside IR35)
• Expenses covered for travel between Leeds and London project sites.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Fire 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.

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