Project manager - passive fire

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Passive Fire Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial passive fire protection projects across London and Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work, delivering high-quality passive fire protection solutions across a range of commercial buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Passive Fire Protection projects from pre-start through to completion.
• Oversee large-scale commercial fire stopping installations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and main contractors, maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets and resource allocation.
• Carry out regular site visits, quality inspections and progress meetings.
• Ensure all works comply with current fire safety regulations, specifications and certification requirements.
• Review RAMS, site documentation and health & safety procedures.
• Produce project reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Manage project handovers and close-out documentation.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within the Passive Fire Protection industry.
• Strong knowledge of commercial fire stopping systems and installation methods.
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Good commercial awareness and programme management experience.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience managing intumescent paint spraying projects.
• Knowledge of fire doors, cavity barriers and compartmentation works.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• FIRAS or IFC-related knowledge and certification experience.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious commercial projects.
• Career progression within a growing and well-established business.
• Supportive management team and long-term pipeline of work.