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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)

Contact to Apply:
Joe McDonnell - Recruitment Consultant - UK Drylining, Suspended Ceilings & Fire Stopping : (phone number removed)