Project Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 21 Aug 2026

Who Are We:

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. With nationwide coverage and skilled local teams, we deliver a reliable end-to-end service that ensures homes and public spaces are safe, sustainable, and well-maintained.

We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes. Our approach combines quality workmanship, strong resident communication, and efficient project delivery to achieve the best outcomes for customers and communities.

Driven by ambitious growth plans, we continue to expand our capabilities and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Our reputation is built on consistent service delivery, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As we grow, so do the opportunities - for our people, our clients, and the communities we support.

Cardo Group is becoming one of the UK’s most forward-thinking maintenance and retrofit providers. Do you want to be part of something great?

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager - Passive Fire Protection to join our Fire Safety team.

Please note you will be expected to travel for this role, you will be need to travel to London and up north at least twice a week.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of passive fire protection contracts, including Fire Stopping, Fire Door installation and maintenance, and associated remedial works. The role ensures all projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with fire safety legislation and the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.

The role requires close management of operatives, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to deliver life-safety works to the highest standard, whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients and residents throughout.

Main Purpose Of The Role:

The main purpose of the role is to manage the successful delivery of passive fire protection contracts from mobilisation through to completion and sign-off, ensuring full compliance with fire safety legislation, client requirements, and company quality standards, whilst controlling costs and programme

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of passive fire protection contracts including fire door installation and maintenance, intumescent sealing, cavity barrier installation, fire stopping, and associated remedial works.
• Develop and maintain detailed contract programmes, resource plans, and method statements, ensuring works are sequenced efficiently, and access is coordinated with clients and residents.
• Ensure all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope and quality standards, with all defects and snagging resolved promptly prior to handover.
• Directly manage and coordinate site operatives and working supervisors on a day-to-day basis, setting clear expectations on output, quality, and conduct.
• Manage subcontractor relationships including procurement, instruction, performance monitoring, and sign-off of attendance and completed works.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client representatives, and residents, maintaining proactive communication on programme, access, and any disruption to works.
• Own the contract cost plan, monitor actual spend against budget, and prepare accurate monthly CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) submissions in liaison with the estimating team.
• Identify variations and additional works promptly, ensuring all commercial entitlements are captured and agreed with the client in writing.
• Oversee the quality…