Project Manager- Fire Safety

Elevate Projects Ltd; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Tyseley seeks an experienced Project Manager for a 9-month contract. You will oversee fire safety upgrade projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing contractor performance. Strong project management background required, ideally in construction or fire safety, along with relevant qualifications. Hybrid working model with 2 days on-site and 3 remote.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management, ideally in construction or fire safety.
• Strong ability to manage multiple contractors and complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of fire safety upgrade programmes.
• Oversee contracts management and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Knowledge of fire safety regulations

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)

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.

Key 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 Required

• 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