Senior Project Manager

Global Fire and Security Systems

Senior Project Manager

Home based – London or commutable to London
Full Time – £Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance

Global Fire and Security Systems are an independent company established in Nottingham since 1999. We have since developed into market leaders in providing quality product solutions throughout the fire and security marketplace nationwide. Due to continued growth and market development, we are now seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager – London based or commutable to London with experiencing of managing projects in the Fire and Security sector.

The Senior Contracts Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful commercial, contractual, and operational delivery of all projects within their remit. This includes delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget while protecting the company’s commercial interests, managing client relationships, and driving strategic growth.

The role also focuses on improving market position by developing long-term strategic relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with legislation and company governance.

• Deliver all projects on time, within scope, and within budget, ensuring compliance with commercial procedures, corporate governance, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure flawless project execution.
• Define project scope and objectives, ensuring involvement of all relevant stakeholders and technical feasibility.
• Develop detailed project plans, monitor progress, and manage project changes, risks, and performance.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, retention, and repeat business.
• Ensure resource availability, allocation, and effective delegation to junior team members.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive project documentation and reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor appointment, management, and performance.
• Conduct financial analysis to meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints where necessary.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, valuations, cash collection, and financial KPIs.

• Define long-term organisational commercial goals and align project delivery accordingly.
• Build, retain, and expand key client relationships across all market sectors, with a focus on strategically important customers.
• Proactively identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Lead solution development efforts to meet customer needs, coordinating with internal teams as required.
• Achieve revenue, margin, and strategic customer targets (KPIs, SLAs).
• Promote a culture of exceptional customer delivery across all teams and field resources.

• Prepare, negotiate, and agree contract terms, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice throughout tendering, delivery, and project close-out.
• Review and improve commercial processes to maximise margin.
• Manage and resolve claims, adjudications, and contractual disputes.
• Ensure subcontract processes are administered correctly to protect the company.
• Review cost-to-complete forecasts, cashflow, WIP reporting, and monthly commercial results.
• Approve supplier and subcontractor invoices and ensure timely valuations and payment collection.
• Build commercial awareness across project teams through mentoring, guidance, and training.

• Support Sales and Marketing teams with customer prospecting and tender submissions.
• As a Senior role support and assist in the mentoring and development of other team members
• Build strong operational relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Develop reporting systems to monitor performance of field resources and project delivery.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry within CRM and business management systems.
• Drive improvements in operational process flows and resource utilisation.
• Oversee supply chain management, procurement, and project-specific contract negotiations.

Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, and senior…