Installation Manager
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Installation Manager
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex
Employment: Full-time
Ref: 93675
About the Role
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], specialises in fire detection and portable extinguisher maintenance. We are seeking a technically proficient Fire Alarm Installation Manager to oversee fire detection and alarm system projects, ensuring full compliance with BS 5839, BS7671 and BS5266. This role requires strong technical acumen, excellent project management skills, and the ability to coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams from pre-installation through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage fire alarm system projects from inception to handover, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
- Ensure all system designs, installations, and commissioning work complies with BS 5839, BS7671, BS5266 and BAFE SP203.
- Conduct thorough reviews of proposed fire alarm systems to verify compliance, functionality, and suitability for the intended environment.
- Undertake detailed site surveys to assess installation conditions, constraints, and client-specific requirements.
- Attend site meetings with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to coordinate project requirements and resolve technical issues.
- Provide clear and accurate monthly progress reports to the Operations Manager, highlighting key milestones, issues, and resolutions.
- Ensure all necessary documentation including drawings, compliance certificates, and O&M manuals are completed and maintained.
Who We're Looking For
Candidate should have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and be well presented. Specific requirements:
- Proven experience in fire alarm system project management, preferably with a fire or life safety systems contractor.
- Strong understanding of BS 5839, BS7671 and BS5266, with demonstrable application in previous projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, design teams, and installation crews.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Familiarity with CAD drawings, system schematics, and technical specifications.
- Relevant industry qualifications or certifications (e.g., FIA, EAL Level 3, or equivalent).
- Valid driving license and willingness to travel to project sites.
Desirable
- Experience with other fire safety standards and integrated building systems.
- Project management certification
- Experience with risk assessments and fire strategy reports.
Benefits
Our market-leading offering includes virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance via Salary Finance, flexible lifestyle benefits (Choices) with options like extra holiday, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and technology products. Access to high street discounts via MiDeals, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan. Recognition through [Employer hidden] Stars with cash prizes up to £10,000. Extensive training and development opportunities.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Since 1987, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving household names in banking, critical government sites, hospitals and schools.
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