Project Manager Fire Protection

Groupe Adequat UK; Hertford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare project management firm in the UK seeks an interim Project Manager to lead critical fire safety remediation projects at a North London hospital. This role requires significant fire safety compliance knowledge and necessitates on-site management for at least three days a week. The ideal candidate will have relevant project management qualifications and extensive experience within healthcare contexts. The contract is for a minimum of 6 months, with all projects needing completion by March 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive fire-related experience in healthcare or complex live building environments.
• Strong understanding of British Standards and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM).
• Proven track record in managing projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Finalize project designs and secure necessary approvals.
• Complete all projects by March 31, 2026.

Skills

Project Management

Fire Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Relevant Project Management Qualifications

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to be working with an NHS Trust in North London to find an interim Project Manager to advance the key fire safety remediation projects on site. This role is crucial for advancing key fire safety remediation projects at the north London based Hospital. The position is integral to their ongoing efforts to address significant fire safety deficiencies in some areas and encompassing other buildings on site ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing patient, staff, and public safety.

Projects

• Dry Riser Installation: The project involves the installation of four dry risers in various buildings across the hospital site. It includes finalising the design and installation works of the dry riser including associated structural surveys and builders works, and securing any required building control/planning approvals. This project is essential to ensure compliant dry risers/fire mains and appropriate hose distances across the relevant blocks. Anticipated project value c£250k.
• Protected Lift Lobbies for Evacuation Lifts: This project encompasses the design and installation of protected lift lobbies, specifically for evacuation lifts. It includes finalising the design and installation works of the protected lift lobbies including associated surveys and builders works, and securing any required building control/planning approvals. This initiative is a vital component of the Trust's improved evacuation infrastructure, including protected lift lobbies and evacuation lift upgrades, and aims to achieve the necessary 120‑minute fire resistance for these areas. Anticipated project value c£350k.

Role Requirements

• Working Pattern: The role is anticipated to require 4‑5 days per week, 3 days on site.
• On‑site Management: A minimum of 3 days per week must be spent on site, directly managing project delivery and engaging with stakeholders.
• Project Completion: All projects must be completed by the end of this financial year (March 31, 2026).
• Experience: We are looking for an experienced project manager with suitable qualifications and extensive fire‑related experience, particularly within healthcare or complex live building environments, and a strong understanding of relevant British Standards and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM).
• Contract: This role is required immediately and will be for a minimum of 6 months contract.