Posted 25 July, 2026
Fire and Security Project Manager
Mainstay Industrial
York, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Project Manager Fire & SecurityLocation :Yorkshire (Hybrid working)Salary : £50,000 plus company vehicle and benefitsRole OverviewAn established and steadily growing fire and security specialist is currently looking to appoint a Project Manager to support continued delivery of Fire and Security projects. The business has built a strong reputation for providing reliable, high-quality fire and security solutions across a range of commercial and critical environments, and continues to secure a healthy pipeline of work across London and the South East. The role offers a genuinely flexible hybrid working arrangement, with a balanced split between home working, site-based activity and office collaboration. This is a key delivery position within the business, responsible for the end-to-end management of fire and security projects, from initial planning and coordination through to installation, commissioning and final handover. Projects are typically delivered within live operational environments, requiring careful coordination, clear communication and a strong focus on safe, efficient delivery. Working closely with engineers, subcontractors and clients, you will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a consistently high standard. The role offers a good level of autonomy, alongside support from an experienced wider team, and would suit someone who is well organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple projects at any one time. This is a strong opportunity for a Project Manager looking to join a growing and stable business, where they can take ownership of varied projects, build long-term client relationships and be part of a company that is actively investing in its continued development.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the end-to-end delivery of fire and security projects from initial enquiry through to completion and handoverOversee multiple concurrent projects across London and the Southern region, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality expectationsCoordinate engineers, subcontractors and suppliers across multiple live sitesMonitor project progress, identifying risks, delays or issues and implementing mitigation measuresAct as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong working relationships throughout the project lifecyclePlan and schedule works, ensuring effective allocation of labour, materials and resourcesManage project costs, variations and overall commercial performanceEnsure all works are delivered in line with health and safety legislation, company procedures and industry standardsSupport commissioning, testing and final handover processes, ensuring systems are delivered to required specificationsProduce regular project updates and reports for internal stakeholders and clientsAttend site visits across Essex, London and the wider Southern region as requiredSupport continuous improvement across project delivery, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performanceEssential RequirementsProven experience within a Project Manager or similar role within fire and/or electronic security environmentsExperience managing multiple projects across a regional or multi-site environmentStrong understanding of project delivery from planning through to completionExperience coordinating engineers, subcontractors and suppliersGood commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and project performanceStrong organisational and communication skillsAbility to work across a hybrid model including office, site and home workingFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Southern regionDesirable BackgroundExperience working with systems such as fire alarms, CCTV, access control or intruder alarmsExperience delivering projects within live or critical environments such as hospitals, government buildings, data centres or financial institutionsBackground within fire and security contractors, facilities management or M&E environmentsExperience working within compliance-driven or highly regulated environmentsBenefitsCompany vehicleCompetitive salaryHybrid working arrangementOpportunity to work across a varied and technically interesting project portfolioTPBN1_UKTJ
