Job Role: Passive Fire Contracts Manager

Area: Basildon

Salary: Up to £70K + Package DOE

PW Construction Recruitment are looking to recruit a Passive Fire Contracts Manager for our client based in Basildon.

The Passive Fire Contracts Manager is responsible for the planning, delivery, and financial performance of passive fire protection contracts, ensuring all works are completed safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget. The role requires strong knowledge of fire-stopping systems, compartmentation, and current fire safety legislation, along with excellent leadership and client-management skills.

Responsibilities:

Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from pre-start through to completion.

Coordinate with procurement, estimating, planning, and the wider internal team to ensure materials, documentation, and approvals are in place.

Ensure projects are set up accurately on OneTrace, directly or via support staff.

Maintain project programmes and ensure works are completed within agreed timescales.

Ensure all fire door installations, inspections, and remedials meet EFPS standards, manufacturer specifications, and BlueSky accreditation requirements.

Carry out site audits, quality checks, and compliance verifications.

Provide clear updates to clients and internal teams. Escalating risks, delays, or commercial concerns early, with recommended solutions.

Assess labour requirements and coordinate appropriate operatives.

Carry out fire door surveys, measurements, and condition reports.

Provide technical input to ensure compliant, cost‑effective solutions.

Assist estimating in sourcing better products and improving value.

Ensure all works are delivered safely in line with RAMS and CDM requirements.

The ideal candidate will be:

Experienced in passive fire protection project management.

Commercially minded

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card (Manager)

FIRAS / BM TRADA awareness or training

First Aid at Work

This role is being handled by Chloe, PW Construction Recruitment.

Please apply with your CV or alternatively call (phone number removed) or email for more information.

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