Project Manager- Fire Safety

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service based in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of fire safety upgrade projects. The candidate will manage contractors, monitor compliance with safety regulations, and act as a main contact for stakeholders. This hybrid role offers excellent working conditions and is a fixed-term contract for 9 months.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management, ideally within construction, building safety, or fire safety works.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and complex programmes simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of fire safety upgrade programmes.
• Oversee contracts management and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and company policies.

Skills

Project management

Fire safety regulations

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

PRINCE2, APM, CIOB, NEBOSH or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of a wide range of fire safety upgrade works, ensuring compliance, safety, and quality standards are met across all projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of fire safety upgrade programmes, including cladding replacement and building fabric works.
• Oversee contracts management, ensuring suppliers and contractors deliver to agreed standards, budgets, and timescales.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance, addressing issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Carry out quality assurance checks on completed works, ensuring they meet fire safety regulations, specifications, and industry best practice.
• Take responsibility for health and safety management, ensuring safe working practices across all sites.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear progress updates, risk management, and reporting.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with relevant fire safety legislation, building regulations, and company policies.

Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in project management, ideally within construction, building safety, or fire safety works.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, cladding works, and health & safety legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contractors and complex programmes simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, CIOB, NEBOSH, or equivalent) are desirable.

This role is hybrid 2 days site/ office and 3 days remote, offers excellent working conditions and is an initial 9 month fixed-term contract