Fire Stopping Contracts Manager

Job Title: Fire Stopping Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection Works

Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working) with Nationwide Travel (predominantly across the North of England)

Salary: £52,000 - £58,000 + Company Car + Hybrid Working



Role Overview:

We are looking for a Fire Stopping Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of fire stopping and passive fire protection solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects nationwide, ranging from £100k to £5 million. These include offices, educational buildings, security in the retail and high-end residential developments.



Key Requirements:

* NVQ in Passive Fire Protection (or equivalent)
* 5 years + experience as a Fire Stopping Contracts Manager alongside Tier 1 & 2 Main Contractors
* Strong all-round knowledge of passive fire systems
* Ideally a Fire Stopping Accreditation



Responsibilities:

* Report to senior management on project progress and performance
* Develop and update project programmes and schedules
* Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
* Oversee labour allocation and subcontractor management
* Assist with procurement of materials and subcontract services
* Maintain live project trackers and documentation systems
* Ensure site packs are complete and compliant with H&S standards
* Set up and manage project sites in line with safety and legal requirements
* Chair and attend project meetings with clients and teams
* Manage fire stopping works from mobilisation to completion
* Prepare and implement RAMS specific to fire stopping
* Supervise subcontractors and monitor on-site quality
* Control and approve project variations with clients and subs
* Collaborate with design teams and attend site design meetings
* Deliver project KPIs across safety, quality, cost, and time
* Identify and apply value engineering opportunities
* Track and control project budgets and financials
* Oversee quality assurance and snagging processes
* Sign off works and snag lists with clients and contractors
* Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and third-party accreditations (e.g. FIRAS)