Concept, part of Axis CLC, is one of the UK’s leading property service specialists, delivering expert property maintenance, refurbishment and compliance services across complex and highly regulated environments. Established in 2003 and backed by the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices with more than 2,500 employees and over 110 years of combined experience. Concept supports clients across Defence, Education, Healthcare and Critical National Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions across a wide range of essential property services.
The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to join our team and take ownership of the successful delivery of multiple fire and security projects across London and the South. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically capable project professional to manage projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with clients, contractors, engineers and suppliers, you will play a key role in delivering critical life-safety and electronic security systems across a diverse range of projects.
What You’ll Do
* Manage the end-to-end delivery of fire alarm, life-safety and electronic security projects, ensuring safe, compliant and commercially successful outcomes.
* Review specifications, drawings, quotations and contract documentation to support project delivery and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
* Develop and manage project programmes, monitoring progress, labour allocation, resources, budgets and key milestones to achieve successful project completion.
* Coordinate and manage engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist partners throughout the project lifecycle.
* Oversee procurement activities, including the management of long-lead equipment, materials and supplier performance.
* Attend and lead client, contractor and project meetings, maintaining strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams.
* Identify, price, negotiate and recover project variations and additional works while supporting commercial and contractual discussions.
* Maintain accurate project risk, procurement and variation registers, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks.
* Coordinate design development, technical submissions and the resolution of design and engineering queries.
* Manage testing, commissioning, witness testing, snagging and defect resolution to ensure systems are fully operational and compliant.
* Oversee project handover activities, including the preparation and submission of O&M manuals and completion documentation.
About You
* Experienced delivering multiple projects involving a wide range of systems including addressable and conventional fire alarms, life-safety and fire detection systems, voice alarm/PA-VA systems, emergency voice communication systems, disabled refuge and distress alarms, evacuation alert systems, aspirating smoke detection, fire suppression interfaces, access control, CCTV, intruder alarms, door entry/intercom systems and integrated fire and security solutions.
* Commercially minded – understands project costs, margins, variations and contractual obligations.
* Technically capable – able to understand fire and security systems and confidently coordinate technical issues.
* Organised – capable of managing several projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
* Client focused – professional and confident when dealing with clients and contractors.
* Proactive – identifies problems before they become project issues and takes ownership of finding solutions.
* Accountable – takes responsibility for project performance and follows issues through to completion.
* Strong communicator – able to communicate clearly with everyone from site engineers to senior client representatives.
* Practical – understands the realities of delivering specialist systems within live construction environments.
What We Offer
* Base Salary up to £75,000 based upon experience
* Car Allowance
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
* Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
* 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
* 1 paid volunteer day
* £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
* Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC
Why Axis CLC?
Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know