Remote Project Manager - North
hace 28 días
Bury
Job Title: Project Manager – Passive Fire Protection Location: North of England (between M6 and M1 corridor – Stafford, Manchester, Leeds, Derby) – Remote-based with weekly travel to Northampton Salary: £50,000 per annum (negotiable DOE) Reporting To: Operations Manager Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Overview: On behalf of our client – a reputable and growing specialist contractor within the fire protection industry – we are seeking a skilled Project Manager with proven expertise in Passive Fire Protection to lead multiple projects across the North of England. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join a forward-thinking organisation, offering remote working with regular weekly travel to the company's head office in Northampton. The Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of firestopping and fireproofing projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction across a variety of sites. A hands-on understanding of passive fire protection systems - ideally with prior experience in firestopping or joinery - is essential. This role suits someone confident in managing field teams, liaising with clients, and maintaining third-party accreditation standards such as FIRAS or BM TRADA. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of passive fire protection projects within budget and agreed timelines, • Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure high-quality delivery and regulatory compliance, • Conduct regular site visits, quality audits, and health & safety inspections, • Coordinate with suppliers, internal teams, and clients to maintain project flow, • Prepare and maintain documentation including RAMS, compliance reports, and final sign-off packages, • Support commercial discussions and maintain strong client relationships, • Participate in weekly management meetings at head office (where feasible), • Ensure all work meets third-party accreditation requirements and promotes industry best practice Candidate Profile Essential: • Proven project management experience in passive fire protection (firestopping or joinery preferred), • Background with a certified passive fire contractor, • Solid knowledge of fire safety regulations and third-party certification standards, • Strong project management and organisational skills across multiple sites, • Proficient in H&S, RAMS preparation, and quality assurance, • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region Desirable:, • Recognised industry qualifications (e.g. SSSTS, SMSTS, NVQ in Passive Fire Protection or Joinery), • FIRAS, BM TRADA, or equivalent third-party accreditation, • Experience using digital reporting or project management tools Package & Benefits:, • Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience), • Company vehicle or car allowance, • Fully expensed travel, • Remote working with flexible arrangements, • Company pension scheme, • Ongoing professional development and training