Project Manager Fire Protection

Elite Talent Hub is recruiting a Project Manager to deliver electrical and fire alarm projects for a specialist fire protection contractor in Parkwest, Dublin 12. You will run projects from award through to handover, with full ownership of programme, cost, quality and safety.

About the Company

• Specialist fire protection contractor. Designs, installs and maintains sprinkler, gas suppression and fire alarm systems.
• Works for clients across a range of industries in Ireland and Europe.
• Has recently strengthened its senior leadership team to support further growth.

About the Role

• Based in the Parkwest office, with regular site visits.
• Reporting to the Operations Director, you will manage a portfolio of fire alarm and electrical projects, leading site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Take over projects from estimating and set up programme, budget and procurement.
• Manage design coordination, submittals and cause and effect matrices.
• Plan labour and materials, and coordinate with main contractors and M&E contractors on site.
• Oversee installation quality and compliance with I.S. 3218 and EN 54.
• Manage testing, commissioning, certification, O&M manuals and client handover.
• Run cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Make sure RAMS, permits and site safety standards are followed.
• Act as the main contact for clients throughout delivery.

Candidate Profile

• Experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Contracts Manager with a fire alarm, security or electrical contractor.
• A qualified electrician moving into project management will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of addressable fire alarm systems, I.S. 3218 and commissioning requirements.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on programme and on budget.
• Commercially aware, organised, and confident dealing with clients and main contractors.
• Full clean driving licence.

Why Join

• A leadership role in a fire protection business that is investing in its management team.
• Varied project pipeline across a range of industries in Ireland and Europe.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, with scope to grow into a Senior PM or Contracts Manager role.
• A collaborative, office based team in an accessible Dublin location.