Fire Stopping Contract Manager

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Fire Stopping Contract Manager to oversee passive fire protection projects across various sectors. The successful candidate will manage site teams and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, maintaining strong client relationships. Offering a competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000, a company vehicle or allowance, and other standard benefits. Applicants must be willing to travel and possess a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Fuel card/mileage expenses

Pension

Standard company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing fire stopping/passive fire protection projects.
• Strong understanding of compliance and installation standards.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of fire stopping projects from start to completion.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and materials effectively.
• Conduct regular site inspections for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Experience in fire stopping projects

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of fire safety compliance

Experience with compliance recording systems

Job description

ProGroup Recruitment are working with several leading fire protection contractors who are looking to appoint experienced Fire Stopping Contract Managers to join their growing delivery teams.

These are permanent, full-time positions overseeing passive fire protection projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors. The roles are primarily Midlands-based but may involve nationwide travel and occasional stopping away as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple fire stopping projects from pre-start through to completion
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and materials to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and third-party accreditations
• Liaise with clients, site teams, and internal stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships
• Produce RAMS, progress reports, and handover documentation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing fire stopping/passive fire protection projects with a range of fire stopping products
• Experience of compliance recording systems/apps
• Strong understanding of fire safety compliance, installation standards, and third-party accreditations such as IFC, BM TRADA, and FIRAS
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required

Package

• Salary circa. £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Fuel card/mileage expenses, pension, and standard company benefits

If you're an experienced Fire Stopping Contract Manager seeking your next opportunity with a specialist contractor, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Joanna Kennedy at ProGroup Recruitment for a confidential discussion