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Chris Lewis Group

Fire & Security Project Manager

Chris Lewis Group Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Information Technology & Services · 51-200 employees

3 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United Kingdom
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About the role

Manage the full project life cycle for fire and security installations ranging from £5k to £2m, including client liaison, estimating, and procurement. Ensure projects are delivered on budget while overseeing internal engineers and subcontractors to meet high-quality standards.

What they look for

Project Management Fire Alarms Intruder Alarms CCTV PAVA Access Control Door Entry Systems Stakeholder Management Estimating Procurement Risk Management Microsoft Office Excel Fieldwire Smart Home Automation Leadership

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the electronic fire and security industry with a strong technical background in various security systems. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.

Full description

The Role

This role would suit a highly organised individual with strong leadership skills, the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships to manage multiple on-going projects up to the value of c£2m.

You will have a minimum 5 years' experience in the Electronic Fire/ Security industry and a proven background in high end Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV, PAVA, Access Control and Door Entry Systems.

What are we expecting from you?

  • To manage multiple installations ranging from £5k to £2m.
  • To take responsibility for the full project management life cycle including client liaison, estimating, engineering solutions, procurement, and resourcing.
  • To be responsible for delivering both high quality installations / projects whilst achieving commercial objectives including delivering the project on budget.
  • To ensure all variations to specifications are picked up and costed accordingly and delivered in line with client expectations.
  • To perform risk management to reduce potential risks.
  • A strong technical understanding of these systems and experience working with high end residential, retail and commercial based contracts/projects will also be advantageous. This role would suit a highly organised individual with strong leadership skills, good customer relations and the ability to manage multiple on-going projects (up to the value of c£2m).

Experience

  • A proven track record of technical knowledge within the fire and security industry, with the willingness to learn Smart Home automation technology
  • Managing internal engineers and subcontractors using software related management apps or providing weekly meetings and constant communication daily to sites.
  • Delivering jobs from the design stage through to the handover to maintenance.
  • Managing multiple projects at any given time from high end residential to multi-dwelling apartments.
  • Managing Contracts from £20,000 to £1,500,000 - assisting and developing processes within the company- raising purchase orders and placing orders.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills including attention to detail.
  • Must have knowledge/ experience of Microsoft Office, Excel and project management software tools eg Fieldwire.

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