Project Manager (Passive Fire)

CR3 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Vehicle allowance or company car

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Company phone and laptop

Job summary

CR3 Recruitment client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple passive fire protection projects, with a focus on fire doors, fire stopping and compartmentation across London and the South East.

Role involves mobilisation to completion, programmes, site coordination, and management of direct labour and subcontractors on live sites. Strong commercial awareness and qualifications in SMSTS/CSCS/PRINCE2 are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager or similar within passive fire protection.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire doors, including installation, inspection and remedial works.
• Good understanding of fire stopping systems and compartmentation.
• Experience delivering projects within occupied, complex or sensitive environments.
• Confident managing direct labour and subcontractors across multiple sites.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project risks, programmes and costs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, PRINCE2 or relevant fire door/passive fire certifications would be advantageous.
• Experience working to third-party accredited standards would also be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Taking ownership of project programmes, site coordination, resource planning and day-to-day delivery.
• Managing Project Managers, Supervisors, operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Monitoring quality, inspections, reporting and handover documentation, including photographic evidence and digital compliance records.
• Managing project risks, resolving delivery issues and maintaining strong commercial awareness throughout each project.
• Ensuring works are completed in line with Approved Document B, BS 8214, relevant BS/EN standards, manufacturer guidance and third-party accreditation requirements.
• Working across multiple live sites throughout London and the South East.

Job description

Project Manager (Passive Fire) | (Hybrid / Bermondsey Office)

CR3 are currently working with a leading UK specialist in fire safety and passive fire protection, delivering complex projects across commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, education, heritage and critical infrastructure environments.

The business specialises in fire doors, fire stopping and compartmentation, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work within live, occupied and sensitive environments. Their projects include major public institutions, commercial buildings and other high-profile sites across London and the South East.

They are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects, with a particular focus on fire doors, fire stopping and compartmentation.

The Role

• Managing the delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Taking ownership of project programmes, site coordination, resource planning and day-to-day delivery.
• Managing Project Managers, Supervisors, operatives and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Monitoring quality, inspections, reporting and handover documentation, including photographic evidence and digital compliance records.
• Managing project risks, resolving delivery issues and maintaining strong commercial awareness throughout each project.
• Ensuring works are completed in line with Approved Document B, BS 8214, relevant BS/EN standards, manufacturer guidance and third-party accreditation requirements.
• Working across multiple live sites throughout London and the South East.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager or similar within passive fire protection.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire doors, including installation, inspection and remedial works.
• Good understanding of fire stopping systems and compartmentation.
• Experience delivering projects within occupied, complex or sensitive environments.
• Confident managing direct labour and subcontractors across multiple sites.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project risks, programmes and costs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, PRINCE2 or relevant fire door/passive fire certifications would be advantageous.
• Experience working to third-party accredited standards would also be highly desirable.

The Package

• £65,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Vehicle allowance or company car
• Company phone and laptop
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced passive fire professional to join a growing specialist business, working on technically demanding projects while having the opportunity to progress as the organisation continues to expand