Job Title: Project Manager – Fire Safety Remedial Works
Location: Manchester (Hybrid working available)
Employment Type: 1-Year permanent contract initially
Client: A leading Environmental and Engineering Consultancy
About the Role
Our client, a well-established environmental and engineering consultancy, is looking for a
Project Manager with specialist knowledge in fire safety remedial works.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in interpreting fire door and compartmentation survey reports and converting them into clear, costed, and compliant remedial work packages. This is a key technical role that combines specification writing, cost management, and project delivery to help clients meet safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and interpret fire door and compartmentation survey reports to identify remedial work requirements.
* Develop clear, technically robust specifications and scopes of work in line with fire safety standards and building regulations.
* Produce cost plans, schedules of rates, and tender documentation.
* Manage the procurement and oversight of remedial contractors, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards.
* Monitor project timelines, costs, and quality benchmarks across multiple remedial workstreams.
* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
* Liaise with fire engineers, surveyors, clients, and contractors to ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
* Maintain accurate records, change controls, and project documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Qualifications & Education
Essential:
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
* Membership (or working towards) of a recognised professional body such as RICS or CIOB.
* DIPFD – Diploma in Fire Door Inspection.
* FSIDIP – Fire Stopping Inspection Diploma.
Desirable:
* Certifications or training in fire safety, passive fire protection, or building fire compliance.
Technical Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience with fire door and compartmentation surveys and translating findings into remedial works.
* Strong understanding of passive fire protection principles and relevant British Standards (e.g., BS 9999, BS 476, BS EN 1634).
* Skilled in developing specifications for remedial works, including materials, installation methods, and testing protocols.
* Demonstrable experience managing construction or remedial projects through to completion.
* Excellent quantity surveying skills – cost estimating, budgeting, tendering, and contract administration.
* Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts.
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK building regulations, Approved Document B, and health & safety compliance requirements.
Desirable:
* Experience with public sector or regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, education, housing).
* Working knowledge of fire-rated products and third-party certified systems.
* Experience managing multiple remedial projects simultaneously across live operational sites.
Skills & Competencies
* Excellent analytical skills and attention to technical detail.
* Ability to produce clear and unambiguous specifications and reports.
* Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels – both technical and non-technical.
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills when working with contractors and suppliers.
* Effective time management and prioritisation skills in a multi-project environment.
* Proficiency in MS Office, project planning tools (e.g. MS Project), and QS software (e.g. Bluebeam, CostX).
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Hybrid working (2–3 days in the Manchester office/site visits).
* Pension scheme and employee benefits package.
* Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
* Opportunity to work with a growing team on high-impact, compliance-critical projects across the UK.
Contact: Elvis Eckardt