Project Manager (Fire & Security)

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

 

Job Purpose 
• To take jobs from design stage to client handover, ensuring that they are delivered on time, safely, 
within budget and to the clients requirement's.    
 
Aims and Objectives 
• To develop the client relationship by delivering quality jobs to meet deadlines  
• To work with subcontractors ensuring that they work to the high standards required 
• To ensure that our employees along with other affected by our actions are safe at all times by ensuring the 
best H & S policies are adhered to   
• To ensure that all required information is available to the service department   
• To keep or enhance the job margins   
 
 
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities  
 
• Ensure the effective management and execution of Company policies and procedures, which include 
Health and Safety and Quality Assurance in the delivery of contracts. 
• Liaison and control of Commissioning Technician/subcontractor, to confirm that they are complying with 
the Company's policies and procedures, which include but are not limited to Health & Safety/Quality 
Assurance /British Standards and UK codes of practice.  
• The liaise  with the design team/manufactures for technical support to ensure that the specified 
equipment is fit for purpose and meeting the clients expectations 
• Seek continuous improvement on the delivery of the service to the customer, which includes: - Man management and motivation - Health, Safety and security - Financial performance of contract - Client liaison and satisfaction - Evaluation of workloads against manpower requirements - Identify training needs of the Commissioning Technician/apprentices  
• Establish Contract specific local procedures which will include emergency and escalation processes, as 
necessary in the delivery of the service. 
• Manage and set firm financial targets to meet established objectives, which will include the reporting of 
the financial status to the operations manager and commercial team. 
• Gain new business through the existing Client base, e.g. additional core business contracts; extra 
project works, total facilities opportunities. 
• Provide tendering facilities for extra Project works to suit client requirements, liaising with the operations 
manager and Commercial team and the appropriate internal departments and other service providers.  
This will include the following - Contract Terms and Conditions - Design responsibility and management - C.D.M (when applicable) - Financial Control including the provision of applications  - Project management - Delivery of the Project to established parameters, programme/quality/profit 
• Other duties as directed by the Operations Manager 
 
 
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities  
Occasional Allied Duties 
• Carry out staff appraisals for Commissioning Technician who are direct reports setting out training and 
development programs as required.  
 
 
Health & Safety 
• All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of 
themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and 
instructions given in this respect.  Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in 
the Health & Safety Policy. 
• Complete monthly health and safety visits 
 
 
                                                                                                   
Working Relationships 
Internal 
• Interface with surveyors, designers, buyers, estimators, Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) 
Department, operation manager, Quality Assurance (QA) and Human resource (HR) Department.  
 
External 
• Interface with Clients, Suppliers, Sub-contractors. 
 
 
Person Specification 
 
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills 
The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are: 
Essential 
• Industry experience 
• H&S Regulations knowledge  
• PC Literate with Microsoft Word & Excel experience 
• Experience in the construction industry  
• Experience working in fire and security industry  
 
 
Desirable 
• 5-10 years Industry experience 
• Supervisory / Management experience 
• Experience installing/commissioning fire and security systems  
 
 
Competencies 
The core management competency framework for the position are:    
• Teamwork - actively contributes to the team and strives to improve teams' effectiveness through personal 
commitment.  
• Planning, Organising & Executing – able to understand the priorities, plan and organise the work and 
manage own time to deliver within the expected timescales. 
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely, impressing others and ensuring understanding of all 
relevant information in all circumstances.  
• Commercial Awareness – understands the importance for managing costs and expense, applying the 
necessary controls.  
• Risk Management – is aware on the impact on risk to the business and applies the necessary controls. 
• Adaptability – is responsive and open to changing circumstance.  
• Drive for Excellence – aims to deliver a high standard of work. 
• Self-Motivation and Development– is confident in own ability and is motivated to deliver, using opportunities 
to further develop.  
• Customer Awareness  – responsive to the needs of the customer and aims to deliver customer satisfaction 

 

 

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.