Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Passive Fire Protection

Fire Doors, Fire Stopping & Fire Safety Works

Full-time | Permanent

London & South East England | Hybrid Working

£55,000 – £65,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Senior Project Manager job covering London and the South East – overseeing the operational and commercial delivery of passive fire protection contracts across residential and social housing properties, offering the opportunity to join an established contractor specialising in fire safety, building maintenance and refurbishment works.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading contractor delivering passive fire protection works across residential and social housing properties throughout London and the South East.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of passive fire protection contracts, overseeing fire door installation and maintenance, fire stopping and associated remedial works.

The position will involve managing Project Managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors, ensuring contracts are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality and compliance standards.

A key focus of the role will be commercial management, including contract budgets, cost control, CVRs, variations, forecasting and protecting contract profitability, alongside maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

This role would suit a commercially astute, highly organised and proactive Senior Project Manager with a strong background in passive fire protection, fire safety or compliance-driven contracts, ideally within social housing or occupied residential environments.

Key Responsibilities

Taking overall responsibility for the operational and commercial delivery of passive fire protection contracts across London and the South East

Overseeing fire door installation, maintenance, fire stopping, cavity barriers and associated remedial works

Managing and supporting Project Managers, site supervisors, operatives and subcontractors

Ensuring contracts are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards

Taking responsibility for contract budgets, financial performance, cost control and profitability

Preparing and reviewing monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports, forecasts and financial updates

Identifying, managing and agreeing contract variations, additional works and commercial entitlements

Monitoring labour, materials, subcontractor costs and overall contract expenditure

Overseeing contract programmes, resource planning and operational delivery across multiple sites

Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and attending regular contract review meetings

Monitoring contract KPIs, programme performance, quality standards and client satisfaction

Supporting Project Managers with operational challenges, resource requirements and programme delivery

Ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation, Building Safety Act requirements and third-party certification standards

Overseeing quality assurance processes, compliance documentation and project handovers

Identifying and managing commercial, operational and contractual risks

Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, RAMS and company procedures

Working closely with senior management to improve contract performance, operational efficiency and profitability

Supporting the successful mobilisation, delivery and completion of contracts

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or Contracts Manager within passive fire protection, fire safety or a closely related sector

Strong experience delivering fire door installation, fire stopping or associated passive fire protection works

Demonstrable commercial management experience, including CVRs, budgets, cost control, variations and financial forecasting

Experience managing multiple contracts and overseeing operational teams, supervisors and subcontractors

Previous experience delivering contracts within social housing, occupied residential properties or local authority environments highly desirable

Strong understanding of contract management, programme delivery and commercial performance

Good working knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, Approved Document B and relevant industry standards

Familiarity with third-party certification schemes such as BM TRADA Q-Mark or Certifire advantageous

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and support Project Managers and operational teams

Excellent client-facing communication, negotiation and relationship management skills

Confident using Excel, reporting systems and contract management software

Ability to identify commercial risks, manage variations and maintain contract profitability

SMSTS and NVQ Level 6 qualifications preferred

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Construction Certificate advantageous

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London and the South East

Package & Benefits

£55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Excellent training and career progression opportunities

Permanent position with an established and growing contractor

This Senior Project Manager – Passive Fire Protection role covering London and the South East offers an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of fire safety contracts, leading delivery teams, managing client relationships and ensuring successful contract delivery and profitability.

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