Project Manager; Passive Fire Protection

Position: Project Manager (Passive Fire Protection) (Permanent)
Location: Stratford

The Company

Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary construction contractor with over three decades of continuous operation in London and the Southeast. Headquartered in Central London, the business has grown into a structured and professional organisation while maintaining a close-knit, family-led culture. They are widely recognised for excellent staff retention, underpinned by a strong focus on professional development, structured training pathways, and long-term succession planning.

This commitment has resulted in a technically strong, highly experienced workforce capable of delivering complex projects in challenging, live environments. The business operates across several specialist divisions, delivering construction, refurbishment, and compliance-led works on residential, commercial, and public-sector buildings. Projects are typically undertaken in occupied and logistically constrained settings, requiring high standards of planning, coordination, and regulatory compliance.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong and secure pipeline of work within Fire Compartmentation. The role is site-based and will primarily involve managing projects across Central London. You will be responsible for delivering fire compartmentation schemes, typically within high-rise residential and commercial buildings, with project values up to £8m. There is also potential involvement in a portfolio of education sector projects, often delivered during summer holiday periods.

Key Responsibilities

* Full project lifecycle management from pre-start through to completion

* Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers

* Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

* Maintaining compliance with fire safety regulations, building control, and client specifications

* Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders

* Producing and maintaining programmes, RAMS, and progress reports

* Managing variations, valuations, and cost control

* Ensuring high standards of quality and documentation throughout delivery

About You

* Proven experience as a Project Manager within fire compartmentation and fire stopping

* Longevity with current/recent employer

* Background working on residential and/or commercial projects in live environments

* Strong understanding of fire safety standards and regulatory requirements

* Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

* Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and complex site logistics

* SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications preferred

What’s In It for You

* Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (dependant on experience)

* Bonus scheme

* Long-term pipeline of secured work

* Supportive, low-churn environment with strong staff retention

* Clear opportunities for progression within a stable and growing contractor

If you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered for the opportunity, please apply with an updated version of your CV. All relevant applicants will be contacted in due course