Approach Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager in Scotland to join a growing fire safety and building compliance business operating across the UK.
The Role
As a Fire Safety Project Manager, you will lead passive fire protection projects from award through to completion. This is a true project management role focused on programme delivery, commercial oversight, stakeholder management, governance, and risk control across multiple live projects.
The successful candidate will take ownership of planning, forecasting, mitigation, and delivery performance while ensuring projects are delivered compliantly, safely, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Lead passive fire protection projects from inception through to completion
Develop and manage programmes, timelines, and critical paths
Oversee budgets, cost plans, and project cashflow
Identify, mitigate, and report project risks
Manage stakeholder relationships and client communication
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams
Ensure strong governance, reporting, and project controls across all live projects
Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements
Manage change control processes and project variations
Ensure fire safety compliance evidence and quality management standards are maintained
Skills
Strong programme development and project planning capabilities
Budget, cost management, and forecasting experience
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong written and verbal reporting ability
Ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and concurrent projects
Knowledge
Passive fire protection delivery including fire stopping, compartmentation, and fire doors
CDM Regulations and construction phase health & safety planning
Fire safety compliance and quality management processes
Change control and variation management
Experience
Proven experience working as a Project Manager within construction, fire safety, or another regulated environment
Experience managing budgets, programmes, and risk registers
Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
Experience operating within occupied, live, or high-risk environments
3+ years of construction experience
3+ years of experience managing budgets and cost control
Qualifications & Requirements
Relevant Project Management or construction qualification (PRINCE2, NVQ Level 6+, or equivalent experience)
SMSTS and CSCS certification (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations
Competent using MS Office and project controls software
Full UK Driving Licence
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to hear more, please apply with your CV or contact Approach Personnel for further information.
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