Fire Systems Package Manager – Heathrow
📍 Location: Heathrow Airport
💼 Contract: Long-term framework opportunity
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Fire Package Manager to join a tier 1 contractor team, supporting the delivery of the T2 Baggage Programme. The successful candidate will manage the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover of fire systems within a complex, live aviation environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Promote and implement best practices and safety initiatives across design and delivery, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment.
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Set clear, measurable objectives for yourself and others, driving accountability and performance against project milestones.
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Manage supplier packages during the design phase, including technical, risk, and commercial management.
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Lead the development of installation, commissioning, and handover strategies, including review of client deliverables such as baggage system solutions.
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Drive constructability improvements and champion modern methods of construction and safety by design throughout all project stages.
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Review and challenge high-level control strategies to ensure system integration and reliability.
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Support procurement and commercial teams in developing scopes, budgets, and incentivisation strategies.
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Coordinate and manage specialist inputs into design, specifications, and commissioning strategies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
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Strong understanding of high-level controls, systems integration, and multidisciplinary engineering.
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Solid technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems within complex infrastructure projects.
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Proven experience working within the aviation sector or other highly regulated, live operational environments.
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Experience in package management of subcontractors across both ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) and delivery phases.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams on complex programmes, achieving buy-in and driving delivery.
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Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced project setting.