Project Manager, Fire Protection

Company: Recruitment Resolution
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Location: Reading
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Job Description

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Project Manager

Field Based 

£60,000 basic + car allowance / company car + benefits + career progression

Essential experience: Fire Protection and a formal PM qualification. 

We’re recruiting a Project Manager to join a leading UK provider of water mist fire suppression solutions, at an exciting stage of growth. This is a brand-new role, offering real autonomy and the chance to manage high-profile commercial installation projects from start to finish.

If you enjoy owning projects end-to-end, leading teams on site, and working in a fast-growing technical environment — this role is for you.

Why join?

  • Basic salary £60,000 per annum
  • Monday–Friday working pattern
  • Autonomous field-based role 
  • Manage prestigious commercial installation projects
  • Join a growing business with long-term career prospects
  • Company car allowance or company car
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension, Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Programme

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple commercial projects, from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Project planning & scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Resource allocation
  • End-to-end project delivery
  • Project reporting
  • Staff & subcontractor management
  • Budget & cost control
  • Health, Safety & Welfare compliance

What we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Experience of Fire Protection / Water Mist Sector 
  • Project Management experience gained in a Building Services or Mechanical Engineering background. 
  • Experience managing multiple commercial projects concurrently
  • Full responsibility for project financials & budgets
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel UK-wide (2–3 nights away per week if required)
  • Ability to obtain full security clearance (costs covered)
  • CSCS card (Manager level preferred)
  • PRINCE2 qualification or other formal PM qualification 

Desirable

  • SMSTS 

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a newly created role with a respected specialist contractor and make a real impact. xwzovoh

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Posted: April 5th, 2026