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For our client in the public sector, we are looking for an experienced Life Safety Systems Manager to take the technical lead for a large, highly regulated science estate in Weybridge . Key details at a glance Role: Life Safety Systems Manager Day rate: Up to 585 per day (umbrella) Contract length: 3-6 months IR35: Inside Location: Weybridge science estate - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH per week Clearance: SC clearance highly preferred Interview: 1 stage via MS Teams The impact you would have This position is the subject matter expert and technical authority for life safety systems across a complex science campus and wider estate. You would be ensuring that critical assets remain safe, compliant, resilient and aligned with statutory and industry best practice . Main responsibilities Act as the technical lead and SME for all life safety systems across the estate. Provide governance, assurance and compliance oversight for critical life safety infrastructure. Lead the management and performance assurance of systems including: Fire detection and alarm systems Fire suppression (gas suppression, sprinklers) Emergency and escape lighting Smoke control and pressurisation systems Oxygen depletion monitoring systems Man-trapped alarm systems Emergency egress and protected building systems Ensure systems are maintained, tested, validated and fully operational . Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and best-practice guidance . Conduct audits, inspections and technical assurance reviews . Identify, assess and mitigate operational and compliance risks. Support incident investigations, providing technical reports and recommendations . Act as Intelligent Client , providing technical oversight of FM suppliers and contractors. Review designs, modifications and installations for legislative and regulatory compliance. Support capital projects through design reviews, commissioning, FAT and SAT. Maintain accurate asset information, technical documentation and compliance records. Contribute to lifecycle planning, investment decisions and budget planning . Deliver training, guidance and competency development for engineers, contractors and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement, resilience and performance optimisation across life safety systems. What they are looking for Significant experience managing life safety systems in complex, high-risk or highly regulated environments (e.g. science, research, pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial). Strong knowledge of fire detection, fire suppression, emergency lighting, smoke control and gas detection systems. Experience covering the full lifecycle of life safety systems - from specification and installation through to operation and maintenance. Solid understanding of statutory compliance, engineering governance and safety management . Proven background in technical audits, inspections and compliance reviews. Excellent contractor and supplier management skills. Experience supporting engineering investigations and root cause analysis. Confident stakeholder engagement and communication at multiple levels. Familiarity with asset management and contractor management systems . Strong grounding in risk assessment, safe systems of work and permit controls . Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Safety Management or a related discipline. IEng or CEng (or actively working towards registration). Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent. Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH, IET or similar. Desirable extras NEBOSH qualification. Experience within laboratory, scientific, research, pharmaceutical or similar highly regulated environments. Understanding of BMS and how it integrates with life safety systems. Knowledge of SFG20 maintenance standards. Experience with estate-wide compliance and assurance programmes. Working pattern Hybrid: 3 days onsite per week at the Weybridge science estate, 2 days WFH. Occasional travel across the wider estate portfolio. Participation in out-of-hours support may be required.

Business Development Manager Europe Gas Suppression and Fire Protection Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in gas suppression or fire protection? Do you enjoy opening new markets, building long term customer relationships and influencing major projects from the earliest stages? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international manufacturer with ambitious growth plans across Europe. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to drive the growth of an established gas suppression product portfolio throughout Europe. This is a strategic business development role where your focus will be on creating opportunities, building strong industry relationships and increasing market share within the gas suppression sector. This is not a role focused on maintaining an existing customer base. Instead, you will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and ensuring the company's products are specified on major projects across multiple industry sectors. Working across the European market, you will build relationships with consultants, distributors, installers, system integrators and end users, helping to establish long term partnerships that generate sustainable growth. Your target markets will include data centres, computer rooms, logistics facilities, industrial sites and other critical environments where gas suppression systems are specified as part of the overall fire protection strategy. The Role Your primary objective will be to increase the specification and sales of gas suppression systems across Europe. You will identify new market opportunities, research emerging sectors and develop strategies that support continued commercial growth. By understanding customer requirements and market trends, you will position the business as a preferred supplier within the fire protection industry. Networking will play a significant part in the role. You will develop relationships with key decision makers, consultants, end users and industry bodies, creating opportunities to influence projects at an early stage before purchasing decisions have been made. Working closely with local sales teams throughout Europe, you will support the preparation of proposals, presentations and commercial offers while helping to convert opportunities into long term business. Alongside winning new opportunities, you will also manage strategic customer relationships, identify cross selling opportunities across the wider fire protection portfolio and provide valuable market intelligence to internal product and commercial teams. The role involves regular international travel of up to 50%, giving you the opportunity to work across multiple European markets and engage with customers operating within a wide variety of industries. Key Responsibilities Develop new business opportunities across the European gas suppression market. Build relationships with consultants, distributors, installers, system integrators and major end users. Increase product specification opportunities on major projects. Develop strategic partnerships that support long term commercial growth. Generate leads through networking, customer visits, industry events and business development activity. Support local sales teams with commercial opportunities and technical presentations. Manage key customer relationships and develop long term account strategies. Monitor market activity, competitor developments and emerging opportunities. Produce sales forecasts, pipeline updates and business development plans. Work collaboratively with technical, customer service and product management teams across Europe. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys opening doors rather than waiting for opportunities to arrive. You will already have a proven track record in business development and will be comfortable developing business across multiple European markets. You'll be confident communicating with stakeholders at every level, from technical consultants through to senior decision makers. Ideally, you will bring strong technical knowledge of gas suppression systems together with a good understanding of how fire protection projects move through the specification and purchasing process. You'll understand the importance of building credibility, developing trust and creating long term commercial relationships that generate repeat business. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you'll be managing multiple opportunities across different countries while working closely with colleagues throughout Europe. You should be commercially minded, self-motivated and comfortable working independently while remaining a collaborative member of a wider international team. Experience Required To be successful in this role you are likely to have experience within one or more of the following: Gas suppression systems. Fire protection. Fire detection. Fire safety systems. Business development across European markets. Knowledge of sectors such as data centres, telecommunications, logistics, warehousing, industrial manufacturing or other critical environments would be highly advantageous.

Project Manager - Fire Suppression or Fire Detection Great stable Company - Salary up to £65k - West of M25 or East London Position: Project Manager (Fire Detection/ Suppression Installation) Location: Be based in the West of South East UK, commutable to Slough or West London or if in Kent/ Essex then London Projects Benefits: Up to £65k + 33 Days holidays rising to 38 + Electric Car or Allowance + Benefits + great delivery team We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Fire Project Manager with Fire Detection/ Fire Alarm BS 5839 and/ or Fire Suppression/ Gas Suppression/ or Fire Protection Sprinkler skills to join our clients team of Fire Detection and Fire Suppression specialists. Role is Good Project Management, setting and controlling costs, ensuring quality of installation and commissioning, finishing on time and in budget, variations recorded, WIP and O&M completed and liaison with team and stakeholders. Requirements: To be Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager - Fire Suppression/ Gas Suppression/ Fire Detection/ Fire Alarm - M4 Slough Berkshire (or London if more commutable) SSSTS or SMSTS certification, ECS Black Card preferred CSCS/ ECS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) certification if have Knowledge of Fire Alarm Project Management BS5838 or Fire Suppression Project Management in the UK Ideally West of the South East (M4, M25), commutable to Berkshire or West London/ Middlesex/ Surrey or Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire if commutable to London. Benefits: of being a Project Manager - Fire Suppression/ Gas Suppression/ Fire Detection/ Fire Alarms Competitive salary ranging up to £65,000 per annum Electric car or car allowance 25 days of holiday + 8 bank holidays (with potential to increase to 30 days + bank holidays) Full permanent benefits package and flexible benefits Opportunity to work medium or large projects with supportive team If you Manage Fire Project Installations (e.g. Have Gas/ Fire Suppression or Fire Alarm/ Fire Detection experience), please submit your application/ CV or call us to help you progress in confidence with career. Send CV, google or call, Steve Eley - Fire & Security Careers - Fire Specialist since 2001 Chat soon!

Our Client, a major Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnels consultancy are looking for a Principal Fire Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will carry out the design and construction activity of the Fire Detection systems on medium to larger size project(s) within the Rail, Highways, HS2 and Power and Infrastructure sectors. The role will involve design reviews, planning, undertaking design and associated construction assignments on the projects in conjunction with the Engineering Manager / Contractors responsible Engineer, across the sector. Technical responsibilities include design and design verification of Fire Detection Systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to other VVB team members (e.g. Engineering Manager, Contractors Responsible Engineer, Design Manager, Project Manager etc.) in all facets of the project activities to deliver the project to meet cost, time, and quality requirements. Plan and deliver/manage the design of Fire Detection Systems to relevant standards and client specifications. Technical responsibility for design compliance. Technical review of designs developed by MEP Design Consultants / Contractors in respect of safety by design, technical acceptability and compliance with standards. Review that the designs prepared by the MEP Design Consultants / Contractors have been fully coordinated and integrated. Provision of support to the Engineering Managers, to resolve interface issues where requested. Review of Constructability and Maintainability of Fire Detection System developed designs. Initiate and support value management/engineering initiatives and to promote and support common design and standardisation where appropriate. Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the VVB Core principles. Lead responsibility for technical responses, promoting common design and standardization. Provide Technical Excellence in Fire Detection Systems and all matters related to such equipment, as described and specifically detailed in the Clients strategies and specifications. Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project. Working with the client and reporting to the sector manager, responsible for helping to establish the strategy and delivery for the project. Work with the Commercial support to assist with the maintenance and management of the project P&L as required. Working in a client facing role, responsible for leading other team members, developing the clients' strategy, through to assisting in the development of the various Fire Detection solutions to satisfy both the Client and the Accreditation bodies requirements. Coordinating, planning, and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project. Providing support during the procurement stages of the project. Liaising with the representatives of the Industry Accreditation Scheme (BRE Global, FM Global etc) to ensure our compliance with, and maintenance of the various scheme standards and schedules. Have an in depth understanding of all information security projects, policies, and procedures. Familiarise and actively engage in using the Notify system and ensure direct reports are fully aware of the Notify system and use the system for Health and Safety related matters. Ensure that own and direct reports' mandatory e-learning modules and policy updates have been completed as and when required. Ensure LPS1014 F353 Form information is maintained to the required standard. TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE (ESSENTIAL): Knowledge of the BRE Global Audit process and requirements associated therewith. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and TfL standards. Extensive skills and experience in design of Fire Systems, and working within a structured design management and design assurance framework/process. Good understanding of both Fire Active and Fire Passive safety systems. Significant experience in managing clients, contractors and coordinating stakeholders. Able to work alongside and coordinate with the project professional team to ensure a compliant system is designed and all requirements are met. Development and authoring of complex Fire Alarm Cause & Effects documents, and ensuring all third-party interfaces are coordinated and included as required. Ability to carry a quality inspection and generate onsite solutions to site coordination issues as they arise. Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player. Key project processes such as design principals and management, construction processes, procurement, and tendering. Excellent IT skills, good working knowledge of CAD / BIM Software. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, using a flexible pragmatic approach. QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL): Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar. LPCB Basic Sprinkler Design Competency. Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IMechE). Professional registration with the Engineering Council encouraged (EngTech, IEng, or CEng). EXPERIENCE (ESSENTIAL): Designing Fire Suppression and Hydrant Mains Systems in the Rail sector. Managing designs from tendering through to installation and certification. If you are interested in this job, please send over your cv and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment. Alternatively if you know anyone who might be interested in this job opportunity, please send over for a referral fee.

Fire Alarm Small Works Installation Manager/ Fire Project Manager- Berkshire/ North Hampshire/ Middlesex, West London - c. £58k + 10% Manage day small works and Minor works Projects of a fast turnaround for Fire Alarm systems Installation. Work with Fire Alarm Engineers and other Project Managers, based from Reading/ Basingstoke Office with commutable projects when needed to go to site and review works or talk to existing customers. You would have Fire Alarm systems upgrade experience, and any knowledge of Suppression Systems Installations and new Fire alarm installs is a benefit. You would be a Small Works Manager or Project Manager who is happy with office in Hampshire/ Berkshire and who can receive and schedule Fire Systems installation works to get them done quickly and safely for Fire Alarm customers. The role will be to project manage requirements and surveys coming in and manage the install projects, ensuring equipment on site, engineers solving, etc. Would suit someone who knows Fire Alarms/ BS 5839. This would be 4 days in office and 1+ Days to visit sites or Project/ Customer visits from your office where you would manage small works installations & sites in Berkshire/ Middlesex, etc Benefits for Fire systems Small works Project Manager/ Small works Installation Manager (fire alarms) Up to 10% Bonus c. £58,500 Salary to start Great Holidays at 25 days starting + 8 Bank Holidays Company Car or Allowance provided Permanent Benefits Package Continued development and courses New offices Requirements for Small Works Manager (Installation Manager/ Project Manager managing Installs) Fire Alarm design or standards knowledge to advise (not design) for clients - BS 5839/ FIA, etc Managed fire alarm Installations, Small works or fire alarm Projects Based - Hampshire/ Berkshire/ Surrey/ Middlesex/ Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire - commutable to Basingstoke or similar locations. Contact us - if you are a Fire Alarm or Fire Suppression Install Manager/ Fire Project Manager managing small works, do contact us Steve Eley - Fire Alarm Specialist recruiter for Management, Projects, Design, Operations or Specialist Fire Detection, Life Safety, Fire systems in UK. Contact us in Confidence if work for Fire install company, Google us, website, call or apply

Project Manager (Construction) £49,000- £59,000 + Car allowance + Company Bonus + Flexible hours Reading/Hybrid Are you a Project Manager from a Construction background looking for specialist training within the fire industry within a well-established, growing company, offering a company-wide bonus to further increase earnings and hybrid working to improve your work-life balance? This ever-expanding business has supplied Fire suppression and Detection systems for almost 20 years. They pride themselves on their colleague-focused nature and are big on employee retention. This role has come about through company expansion. Within this role you will receive full fire-based training to lead rapid works and oversee the installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems. You will also build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers. This is a hybrid role, working Monday to Friday, with flexible hours amounting to 37.5 a week. This role would suit a Project Manager with a Construction background looking to specialise within a different industry through continuous training within a supportive working environment, that offers flexible hours to uphold a work-life balance and hybrid working. The Role Leading Rapid Works Oversee the Installation and Commissioning of Fire Alarm Systems Liaise with clients and suppliers Car allowance The Person Project Manager from a Construction background Data Centre experience Full UK Driving Licence Commutable to Reading Project Manager, Fire Suppression, Detection, Rapid Works, Reading, London, Slough, Hybrid, Monday-to-Friday, Data Centre, Flexible hours Reference Number: BBBH22018 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.