Project Manager - Fire
Johnson Controls
- Location
- Manchester Manchester United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
About this role
About Us
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What You Will Do
The role will be working in the Global Marine & Navy Fire Team based in Manchester managing Fixed Fire protection projects on military vessels for Navy’s worldwide. What We Can Offer Competitive salary Bonus incentive 25 days paid holidays + BH and sick pay. Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, private medical, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products. Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available Encouraging and collaborative ethos Career development through various career ladders Access to business resource groups and training on things we value. Due to the nature of this position, applicants must already have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship or visa support is not available for this role. How You Will Do it Understanding and interpreting client’s technical specifications and commercial documentation. Organizing any deliverable packages. Consulting with design manager and requesting resourcing based on contract deliverables. Obtaining quotes from suppliers and procurement of equipment. Organizing of goods to be shipped and generation of all relevant shipping documentation. Consulting with project team on a daily basis Managing the contract/project plan (MS Project) Consulting directly with the customer and being the main point of contract Financially responsibility for projects / Developing progress and financial reports for the Tyco management team; Revenue/Billing Forecasts, Managing Contract cost Control (Cost to Complete Sheet), Attending internal contract review meetings monthly. Ensuring that projects are brought to conclusion on time within budget and to the client’s satisfaction. Managing the contract/project plan (MS Project) There will be some travel in the UK, but Overseas travel may be required from time to time. What We Look For Essential Experience in Project Management Excellent communication skills - Consulting directly with the client and internal project team. Experience in interpreting clients’ technical specifications Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Full UK Diving License. SC UK MOD Security clearance will be required, screening provided by JCI. Preferred Project Management Qualification HNC/HND in Engineering (Engineering Background) Experience in the Marine Industry Experience with MoD contracts Experience in the Fire Protection or Fire Detection industry – Fire Role Experience in HVAC/Chilled Water Plant Industry – HVAC Role #LI-HN1 #LI-Hybrid #RMDFL