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9317
London & South East
Contract
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Fire Package Manager – Major Aviation Infrastructure Programme
Location: Heathrow Airport
Programme Value: £700M+
Sector: Aviation / Infrastructure / Baggage Systems
Project Type: Design, Delivery & Commissioning

Join a leading team responsible for delivering a major infrastructure programme at Heathrow. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a transformative £700M+ baggage system project within a critical national transport hub. The programme is split into seven tranches, and we are currently seeking an experienced Fire Package Manager to support Tranche 5 delivery.

The Role:
As Fire Package Manager, you will lead the design, installation, commissioning, and handover of the fire systems within a complex and live airport environment. This includes managing supply chain partners, ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld, and promoting innovation in delivery methods.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Champion health, safety, and wellbeing throughout design and site delivery phases.

  • Define and track clear objectives for the fire package delivery.

  • Lead supplier management during design, including commercial and risk oversight.

  • Develop and implement installation, commissioning, and handover strategies.

  • Review client deliverables, including baggage system interfaces.

  • Promote buildability, safety in design, and modern methods of construction.

  • Provide technical input to high-level control and integration strategies.

  • Support procurement activities, including scope and budget development.

  • Coordinate specialist inputs to design and commissioning deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong understanding of fire protection systems, controls, and systems integration.

  • Background in M&E engineering, with focus on fire systems in complex environments.

  • Previous experience managing subcontractor packages through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and delivery.

  • Proven experience within aviation infrastructure projects (preferably live airport environments).

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams on high-value, sensitive programmes.

  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.