Project Manager (Fire Protection)

Passive Fire Protection Project Manager

Location: North West (Office, Site & Home-Based Working) Projects: Regional projects across the North West, with an initial project based in Ormskirk Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance / Business Mileage

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Passive Fire Protection Project Manager to oversee multiple projects across the North West. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong background in passive fire protection, fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, or joinery, who can successfully manage projects from inception through to completion while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.

The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering works within live and occupied environments, ensuring minimal disruption to building users while maintaining programme and compliance requirements.

Typical Project Sectors

Experience within one or more of the following environments would be highly beneficial:

• Assisted living and supported accommodation
• Care homes and elderly care facilities
• Healthcare environments
• Commercial offices and workplaces
• Social housing and residential properties
• Public sector and government buildings
• Education and community facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Monitor progress against project programmes and key milestones.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance and compliance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews.
• Manage project documentation and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and industry standards.
• Support the successful handover and completion of projects.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing passive fire protection projects.
• Previous project management experience within construction or specialist subcontracting environments.
• Experience working within occupied or live buildings.
• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS qualification.
• Strong understanding of passive fire protection systems and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Competent IT skills, including experience with project management software such as Procore and other digital site management platforms.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the North West.

Technical Experience

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in several of the following areas:

• Passive Fire Protection (PFP)
• Fire stopping and fire sealing
• Fire compartmentation
• Fire doors, screens and associated remedial works
• Cavity barriers
• Fire stopping within ceiling and service voids
• Refurbishment and fit-out projects incorporating fire protection measures
• Fire risk assessment remedial works
• Inspection, certification and compliance processes
• Quality assurance procedures
• Site inspections and snagging
• Project documentation, reporting and traceability

Package

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary
• Car allowance and/or business mileage reimbursement
• Regional North West projects
• Opportunity to work on a variety of specialist fire protection projects
• Long-term career development within a growing sector