Project Manager

Project Manager – Passive Fire Protection

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £45,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established and growing passive fire protection contractor, delivering projects across Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and organised Project Manager with a strong background in passive fire protection, fire stopping, or specialist construction to take responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to successful completion.

You will manage multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage passive fire protection and fire stopping projects from commencement through to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, costs, quality and client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered to programme.
• Monitor project progress, costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensure works comply with relevant fire safety legislation, British Standards and project specifications.
• Manage project risks, documentation, quality and handover requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within passive fire protection, fire stopping or a closely related construction discipline.
• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems and installation methods.
• Experience managing construction projects from start to finish.
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• A good understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.

Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, IOSH, NEBOSH, fire-stopping qualifications or construction/project management qualifications would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,000–£65,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work for an established and expanding specialist contractor.
• Long-term career progression and development.
• Varied portfolio of projects across the Cambridge region.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in passive fire protection or fire stopping and are looking for your next opportunity in Cambridge, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.