Project/ Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Surveyor

Job Title: Project Manager – Passive Fire Surveyor
Location: Northampton (nationwide travel required)
Salary: £50,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Company Overview:

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected and growing specialist contractor in the fire protection industry, with a strong reputation for quality and compliance. Due to sustained growth, we are seeking an experienced Contracts/ Project Manager with expertise in Passive Fire Protection to oversee and deliver nationwide fire door surveying.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and knowledgeable professional to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of fire safety solutions.

Role Overview:

As a Project/ Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of passive fire protection surveying – including firestopping, compartmentation, and fire door surveys. You will ensure quality standards, health & safety compliance, and client satisfaction, managing teams on-site while maintaining third-party accreditations (FIRAS, BM TRADA).

This role requires hands-on knowledge of passive fire systems and strong leadership skills to manage site teams and liaise effectively with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end project management of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works
• Conducting site surveys, taking measurements, and preparing job-specific quotations
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, tenants, and representatives
• Creating and managing weekly work schedules; allocating jobs to operatives
• Supervising operatives on-site, including conducting monthly audits (PPE, tools, site condition)
• Reporting and recording near misses, incidents, and raising NCRs as needed
• Monthly inspection of fire doors (visual and intrusive) in residential and commercial settings
• Providing detailed surveys and recommendations for door upgrades and compartmentation works
• Ensuring compliance with all third-party certification and Health & Safety standards

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

• Proven contracts/ project management experience in passive fire protection surveying (firestopping, joinery, or compartmentation)
• Experience working with a certified passive fire contractor
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and third-party schemes (e.g. FIRAS, BM TRADA)
• Skilled in managing multiple sites and teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility for nationwide travel

Desirable:

• Recognised industry qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, SSSTS, NVQ in Passive Fire Protection)
• Holding or working towards third-party accreditations (FIRAS, BM TRADA, or equivalent)
• Experience with digital reporting or project management tools

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with negotiable terms based on experience
• A permanent, full-time opportunity with a growing and reputable specialist contractor
• Annual company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Expenses paid for overnight stays and travel
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an experienced and proactive Passive Fire Protection Contracts/ Project Manager specialising in Surveying looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.