Project Manager

Project Manager
Location: Alton, Hampshire
Type: Full-time
Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 per annum plus annual commission/bonuses.
Benefits: Private Medical Cover; Company Phone; Car Allowance; Laptop

About Our Client

Our client are the UK's leading provider of data centre gas operated suppression systems and equipment. They are a UK SME that specialises in fire suppression, providing a broad range of services from fully managed solutions to consultancy. Their workforce takes great pride in what they do and consistently deliver assurance, compliance and quality. Even though they began in 2015 they bring a vast wealth of over 80 years combined fire engineering experience.

About the Job

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating projects to achieve strategic business objectives, ensuring that initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role involves planning, executing, and monitoring projects while managing resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations. The Project Manager serves as a central point of communication and accountability, driving collaboration across teams and ensuring that project goals align with organisational priorities.

This position plays a key role in fostering innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement to deliver measurable outcomes and contribute to the overall success of the business.

Working as a Project Manager will undertake works on Fire Alarms, Gas Suppression, Watermist, Fixed Installations, Aspirating and other specialist detection systems and will include pressure relief, gas extraction and smoke management.

Key Task & Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution / Site Coordination / Client Interaction / Estimation & Technical Support / Technical Compliance & Software Utilisation / Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance / Documentation & Reporting / Budget & Performance Management / Problem Solving & Issue Resolution.

Ensure all necessary materials, equipment, and resources are available for project completion in line with the specified British Standards (e.g. BS 5306, BS 8433, BS EN 15004, BS6266, BS5839 & BS7671).

Experience / Skills / Competencies:

• Proven 3 5 years experience as a Project Manager, preferably within fire alarms, gas suppression or similar industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, watermist, gas suppression and related systems.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile certifications) are desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• A strong team player with the ability to communicate and work with all departments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Exposure to construction site conditions during site work.
• Regular site visits and travel required.

If this opportunity is of interest, apply now to be immediately considered.