Fire Project Manager & Estimator

REF: 963204

Job Title: Fire Project Manager & Estimator

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: £42,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

About:

Parkside Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Fire Project Manager & Estimator.

This role is crucial for managing fire department projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all work is delivered on time and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage Installation Engineers: Oversee the daily activities and schedules of Installation Engineers, ensuring smooth and timely project execution.
• Project Handover: Collaborate with the Surveyor during project handovers, schedule work, and agree on installation dates with customers.
• Progress Monitoring: Track the progress of installation work, ensuring alignment with building or construction schedules, including direct on-site supervision if needed.
• Contract Management:
• Assess the suitability of proposed equipment, sourcing alternatives if necessary.
• Liaise with the Surveyor regarding any significant variations in project requirements or materials.
• Maintain regular communication with customers to ensure efficient contract progression.

Material Management:

• Ensure correct ordering of materials following company procedures.
• Propose and manage stockholding for in-house and van inventories.

Estimating and Quoting

• Prepare Tenders and Quotations: Design and interpret specifications for fire and other systems, including PA/VA systems, emergency lighting, and more.
• Site Surveys: Conduct site surveys to gather information for accurate estimates and quotations.
• Variation Pricing: Provide quotations for project additions and variations as required.
• Documentation: Manage the documentation process for invoicing and customer correspondence.

Technical Support

• Technical Assistance: Provide technical support to the Sales Team and the department, especially for larger projects involving the integration of various systems.
• Customer Interaction: Handle customer complaints, prepare letters, and provide presentations at our premises or the customer's location.
• Inspection Oversight: Oversee visits from external inspectors and auditors to ensure compliance.

Team Management

• Engineer Support: Address day-to-day needs of Installation Engineers, manage their holidays and absenteeism, and ensure timely submission of timesheets.
• Emergency Call-Out Roster: Participate in the Duty Engineer Roster, providing escalation support for emergency call-outs as needed.

Requirements

• Experience: Extensive experience in project management and estimating within the fire and security industry.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with bespoke databases and office machinery.
• Attributes:
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a practical and logical approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Capable of estimating effectively, considering all project aspects such as timescales, overheads, and costs.

Benefits

• Holidays: 23 days per year, including three days allocated to the Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Vehicle: A company vehicle is provided.
• Training: Comprehensive training on bespoke software and office machinery.

Parkside Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer.