Project Manager - (Passive & Active Fire)

Aspire Defence Services Limited; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days

Flexible Working

Pension 6% match

Life Insurance

Benefits Portal

Recognition Program

EAP

Job summary

Aspire Defence Services Limited is seeking a Project Manager (Passive & Active Fire) to lead the Fire Surveying Team across the contract. The role focuses on reviewing fire protection documentation, assessments and strategies, and coordinating site visits to verify essential reports.

We value strong communication, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to compliance and safety. Join a dynamic team in a role with clear responsibilities and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fire safety knowledge and project delivery experience.
• PM qualifications such as APM or PRINCE required.
• UK driving licence and computer literacy essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Fire Surveying Team to deliver fire surveys across the contract.
• Review active and passive fire protection documentation and risk assessments.
• Attend sites to verify reports, surveys and project requirements.
• Produce lifecycle justification packs for replacement works.
• Support assurance and compliance to maintain fire safety standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders, prioritise workloads and ensure documentation is submitted.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Project management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 4/5

Fire Manager Advanced training

Job description

Join our Team as a Project Manager (Passive & Active Fire) at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends

Location: Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Project Manager (Passive & Active Fire) to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer:

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday

Flexible Working: 2 days working from home

Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%

Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover

Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets

Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements

Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role:

• You will be managing the Fire Surveying Team on a day-to-day basis to deliver fire surveys across the contract.
• You will be reviewing active and passive fire protection documentation, including surveys, maintenance outputs, fire strategies and fire risk assessments.
• You will be attending sites as required to verify reports, surveys and project requirements.
• You will be producing and presenting lifecycle justification packs for required replacement works.
• You will be supporting assurance and compliance activities to maintain fire safety standards.
• You will be liaising with stakeholders, prioritising workloads and ensuring documentation is completed and submitted appropriately.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications: You will hold Fire Manager Advanced training or an equivalent NVQ Level 4/5 qualification in a relevant subject, together with an appropriate project management qualification such as APM or PRINCE, be computer literate and hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience: You will have a strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation, experience carrying out site-based inspections, the ability to interpret technical drawings and reports, and a proven project management delivery approach.
• Skills: You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, work collaboratively, maintain high quality standards, be customer focused, support continuous improvement and always work in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Additional Information:

• The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
• Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.