Sureserve Fire and Electrical, part of the Sureserve Group, are a specialist in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of fire safety and electrical systems, providing fire and electrical compliance and testing services. This covers a comprehensive range of physical infrastructure and safety considerations required for a building to meet regulatory requirements. As one of the leading fire and electrical compliance providers across the UK.  Our success relies upon a happy workforce, and we are always looking for enthusiastic, well-motivated individuals to join our company.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sprinkler Designer / Project Manager to join our busy growing team on a permanent basis. This role will be national covering England and Wales.

The purpose of this role is to strengthen the Sprinkler team, liaising with sub-contractors and internal teams.  The successful candidate will be responsible for surveying, carrying out the design, whist project managing the process. The candidate must be willing to travel to various sites throughout England and Wales to complete surveys / attend meetings under guidance of the Fire Services Director.

General Duties/ Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaker sprinkler surveys and design systems to BS9251 and other applicable standards.
• Attending site meetings carrying out site surveys and site inspections.
• Management, supervision, and inspection of fire protection projects to current British, FIRAS, BAFE and other applicable standards.
• Management and co-ordination of direct fire protection teams and subcontractors (as applicable) work duties engaged in installing and removing fire protection equipment from customer sites including ceilings, walls, floors, and other structures.
• Liaising with site contractors and clients on fire protection product requirements.
• Providing training and best practice advice to all install teams.
• Manage any budget and or resources within identified parameters with regular reporting to the management team of progress and status.
• Attend monthly management meetings and provide costings, budget, project requirements and job completion for the fire protection division.
• Building lasting client relations with customers, providing great customer service
• To effectively develop specifications and communicate all work plans on a weekly basis to the fire protection team.
• Produce client reports which outline the work carried out to project work plan.
• Support our HSQE Director with the creation and management of RAMS/method statements to ensure safety and compliance for all fire protection work carried out for clients.
• Examine workers' equipment to ensure that they meet Company and government safety standards in conjunction with the HSQE Director.
• Implement all statutory regulatory and company requirements for managing Health and Safety.
• Support the business with all aspects of legal compliance, fire risk assessments and audits in relation to the division.
• Working closely with other managers, surveyors, and supervisors on specific work projects to provide advice and quotations for fire protection solutions and services to the client.
• Working closely with the internal management team on project issues and client changes and suggests different ideas/solutions for what is best.
• Approving and managing supply and sub-contractor invoices.
• Providing management of our internal database for fire protection accounts and projects.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Sprinkler Design Exact FIRAS certification for residential sprinkler design.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of Design & project management.
• Proficient knowledge of sprinkler systems.
• Confident communicator with our clients.
• Attention to detail.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.

We are passionate about our Employees and strive to create a great place of work and offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities that will help you achieve your career and personal goals. In return, you will benefit from:

• 20 days leave increasing by 1 day for each full year completed up to 25 days.
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• Car Allowance.
• Access to regular overtime.
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Perkbox (access to free perks and discounts).
• Health care cash plans.
• Refer a friend incentive scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Career progression and development.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Family friendly policies.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this role, then please apply now.