Senior Project Manager – Major Projects (Fire Suppression)
Shape the Future of Fire Safety
Join Johnson Controls’ Major Projects Group and lead the delivery of high-value fire suppression projects across the UK. As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee every stage of complex, large-scale projects—from planning through to completion—ensuring excellence in quality, safety, and profitability.
This hybrid role, based in Birmingham, combines office-based leadership with regular site visits, giving you the opportunity to manage some of the UK’s most challenging and rewarding fire suppression projects. You will drive cost control, forecasting, compliance, and resource coordination to achieve outstanding results.
At Johnson Controls, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. Become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team working in environments where your expertise truly makes a difference
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, company car, and performance bonus
- 25 days paid holiday plus all bank holidays
- 7% matched pension contributions
- Private medical cover and free life assurance
- Laptop and mobile provided
- Overtime opportunities
- Employee assistance program, referral scheme, and discounts (including high street brands, cycle-to-work, and Johnson Controls products)
- Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities with world-class resources. Clear career development pathways across multiple disciplines
How You’ll Deliver Success
- Lead projects to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery
- Coordinate site engineers and subcontractors effectively
- Implement and maintain robust project control procedures
- Plan labour and materials to meet deadlines
- Conduct health, safety, and quality audits
- Drive productivity and deliver accurate forecasting
- Lead on CDM, RAMS, COSHH, and toolbox talks
- Report budgets and progress directly to the Contracts Manager
What We’re Looking For
- 10–15 years’ experience in the fire industry with a proven track record in project delivery
- Expertise in managing large-scale fire suppression and detection projects
- Experience with Power Generation/Transmission projects and clients such as National Grid, Siemens, EDF
- Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and site health and safety management
- Ability to produce and oversee risk assessments and method statements
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, both internal and external
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical information
Take the Next Step
Lead major fire suppression projects that protect lives and shape safer communities. Join Johnson Controls and build your career with a global leader. Apply now.
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What We Do
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