Project Manager

Salary: up to £70,000 (depending on experience)Location: North West (UK travel required)Work Setup: Hybrid - typically 1 day per week remote (flexible and open to discussion)Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We're working with a leading fire protection contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of automatic sprinkler system projects - from design through to installation and handover.

You'll play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the wider project delivery team.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who's highly organised, technically competent, and confident managing both people and process across multiple live sites.

• Lead the full end-to-end delivery of construction-based sprinkler projects.

• Oversee design, procurement, and installation stages with full commercial accountability.

• Manage site engineers and subcontractors to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.

• Attend coordination and handover meetings, conducting regular site audits and progress checks.

• Ensure all projects comply with BSEN 12845, BS9251, NFPA, and FM Global standards.

• Prepare and manage all project documentation - risk assessments, RAMS, and as-fitted drawings.

• Build and maintain long-term client relationships to support repeat business.

• Mentor and support junior engineers to help develop technical and project management skills.

• Proven experience managing sprinkler or fire protection system projects.

• Strong understanding of relevant standards (BSEN 12845, BS9251, NFPA, FM Global).

• Competency with AutoCAD 2D and hydraulic calculation software (e.g., FHC).

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with a customer-focused approach.

• Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 DOE + performance-based bonuses.

• Hybrid working: typically 1 day per week remote - flexibility can be discussed.

• Flexible working hours supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with service.

• Biannual performance bonuses plus annual profit share.

• Private healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced family benefits.

• Cycle-to-work scheme, EAP, and wellbeing initiatives.

• Ongoing training, career development, and long-service recognition.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in fire protection or sprinkler systems and want to join a company that values its people and invests in their growth - we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV at SER Limited.

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