Project Manager

Project Manager - Homebased with Travel

Cannon Fire Sprinklers

Location: Ideally based in London or the surrounding areas. Will consider candidates from other locations.
Travel: Regular UK travel, including customer site visits and occasional overnight stays as required.

About Cannon Fire Sprinklers

Cannon Fire Sprinklers is a specialist fire protection business delivering fire suppression and sprinkler solutions to clients across the UK. Working in partnership with a range of fire protection, facilities management (FM), and mechanical and electrical (M&E) companies, Cannon Fire Sprinklers provides specialist expertise to support the successful delivery of projects across a variety of sectors.

With a focus on technical excellence, compliance, customer service and high-quality project delivery, the business works closely with its clients and delivery partners to ensure projects are managed effectively, safely and in accordance with relevant industry standards.

The Role

Cannon Fire Sprinklers is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of the commercial, technical and operational delivery of fire sprinkler projects from initial client engagement through to final completion.

This is a key role within the business, requiring an individual who can coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage project requirements and ensure that all activities are delivered in line with agreed specifications, timescales, budgets and compliance standards.

Working closely with clients, internal departments, subcontractors and account management teams, the successful candidate will oversee the design and compliance process, coordinate project documentation, monitor financial performance and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

The position is home-based, with responsibility for projects nationally. Candidates based in London or the surrounding areas would be preferred due to the geographical coverage of the role.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Project Delivery: Manage fire sprinkler projects from handover to completion, overseeing design, technical requirements, resources, documentation and delivery against agreed timescales and budgets.
• Customer and Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of coordination between clients, internal departments, subcontractors and Account Managers, leading project meetings and providing regular progress updates.
• Technical Compliance and Health & Safety: Ensure projects meet relevant sprinkler standards, customer specifications and health and safety requirements, working with quality teams to resolve technical issues and non-conformances.
• Commercial Management: Monitor project costs and financial performance, provide accurate forecasts and management reports, and ensure project information supports timely and accurate invoicing.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project delivery and business processes, promoting high standards of quality, customer service and operational performance.

Person Specification

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ project management experience within the fire sprinkler industry.
• Basic Design LPC qualification.
• Strong technical understanding of relevant sprinkler standards, including LPC, British Standards (BS) and FM requirements and guidance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the fire sprinkler industry, including design, installation, compliance and project delivery.
• A thorough understanding of health and safety management, with the ability to promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

Skills and Competencies

• Project Management: Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Leadership: Confident in coordinating internal teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Customer Relationship Management: Professional and confident when dealing with customers, managing expectations and resolving issues.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Commercial Awareness: An understanding of project budgets, cost control, financial forecasting and revenue management.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive and solution…