Passive Fire Site Manager

  • Progroup Recruitment Limited
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Jul 24, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

We re working with a well-established, fast-growing fire protection contractor known for delivering high-quality passive fire solutions across the UK. With a strong client base in social housing, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors, they pride themselves on professionalism, compliance, and a practical, hands-on approach to fire safety. Due to continued growth and ongoing contracts, they re now looking to appoint a dedicated Site Manager to oversee field operations.

The Role:
As a Passive Fire Site Manager, you ll be responsible for:

  • Managing and coordinating teams carrying out fire door and fire stopping works

  • Ensuring all works meet high standards and comply with current fire safety legislation

  • Liaising with clients, operatives, and office staff to ensure smooth project delivery

  • Conducting site inspections, toolbox talks, and maintaining accurate site records

  • Nationwide travel as required, with operational support from the Bedford-based office

Ideal Candidate:

  • Based near Bedford or within a central Midlands location for ease of travel

  • Strong experience in fire door and fire stopping works (installations and remedials)

  • Solid joinery/carpentry background preferred

  • Confident in managing teams and coordinating multiple projects

  • Familiar with passive fire protection standards (e.g., BM TRADA, FIRAS)

  • SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid, and CSCS preferred

  • Full UK driving licence (vehicle provided)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, growing business with a strong pipeline of long-term passive fire projects. You'll be part of a supportive team, working in a role where your expertise and leadership will make a real difference.