ProGroup Recruitment Limited

Passive Fire Site Manager – North Region (Health & Accommodation)
Location: North of England & Scotland (Birmingham to Scotland – Current Projects in Leicester & Newcastle)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Van + Benefits
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded passive fire protection contractor delivering FRA remedial works across the North of England and Scotland. The business delivers works across hotels and student accommodation with current active projects in Leicester and Newcastle, and a growing pipeline across the wider North region up to Scotland.
This is a permanent position offering real variety, long-term stability and the opportunity to manage projects across a broad geographic area. Some stay away will be required and is fully supported.
The Role
As Passive Fire Site Manager, you will take full ownership of site operations across multiple FRA remedial projects within hotels and student accommodation from Birmingham to Scotland. The primary focus of the role is fire stopping works, with fire door knowledge a valuable additional skill. You will manage installation teams, oversee quality and compliance, and act as the key point of contact between site, clients and the wider project team.
Key Responsibilities
	• Manage and deliver FRA passive fire protection projects across hotels and student accommodation throughout the North region
	• Understand the scope of works and plan and motivate site operatives for maximum productivity
	• Liaise directly with clients and building users to obtain access and resolve on-site issues
	• Induct operatives to site-specific requirements and company procedures
	• Enforce a right-first-time culture and ensure quality standards are maintained at all times
	• Carry out quality assurance checks and ensure sign-off of works on site
	• Deliver toolbox talks, carry out site inspections and conduct equipment checks
	• Capture progress and variation information for accurate reporting
	• Complete and maintain all site paperwork and diaries
	• Ensure sites are fully stocked with materials and access equipment
	• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across all sites at all times
What We're Looking For
	• Proven experience as a Site Manager within passive fire protection with a strong focus on fire stopping
	• Experience managing FRA remedial projects within hotels, student accommodation or similar occupied environments — essential
	• Comfortable working across a wide geographic area from Birmingham to Scotland — essential
	• Willingness to stay away from home as required — essential
	• Experience managing multiple sites and teams simultaneously
	• Strong understanding of passive fire compliance standards including FIRAS, BM TRADA and IFC
	• NVQ Level 2 or above in Passive Fire Protection — required
	• CSCS Card — required
	• SMSTS — required
	• Full UK Driving Licence — required
	• First Aid — required
What's On Offer
	• Up to £55,000 per annum
	• Company van
	• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
	• 5% employer pension contribution
	• Health plan for you and your family
	• Generous annual training budget and personal development plans
	• Sponsored professional qualifications and memberships
Stay away accommodation covered

Site Manager North

Passive Fire Surveyor – Fire Doors, Fire Stopping & Compartmentation
Location: Birmingham & West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus (Up to 50% of Annual Salary)

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing fire safety specialists, partnering with over 80% of the UK's Housing Associations and Local Authorities. The business delivers pragmatic, proportionate fire safety solutions across the housing and NHS sectors, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and doing things the right way.

This is not your average surveying role. You will be the eyes on the ground — the quality of your surveys directly shapes whether projects are priced right, delivered right and ultimately makes residents safer. The business asks a lot and gives a lot back, with one of the most impressive benefits packages in the sector including a bonus scheme paying up to 50% of annual salary for those who go above and beyond.

The Role

As Passive Fire Surveyor, you will carry out fire door, fire stopping and compartmentation surveys across social housing and NHS environments in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, enabling project teams to accurately price and plan remedial works. You will work in line with BM TRADA standards and company methodology, recording all activity accurately in SimPRO and working collaboratively with the Pre-Construction team to maximise the number and quality of surveys completed each day.

This role would also suit an experienced carpenter or construction professional with a strong trade background who is ready to convert into a surveying position — full training and development support is provided.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out fire door, fire stopping and compartmentation surveys to enable accurate pricing and planning of remedial works
Survey in line with BM TRADA standards and company methodology — doing it right first time, every time
Record all findings accurately in SimPRO including photos, asset records and data updates
Audit completed remedial works to confirm scope has been delivered and works meet accreditation body guidance
Provide informal guidance to clients' fire officers and maintenance surveyors on fire stopping and fire door principles
Maximise resident access using best-practice engagement methods
Work collaboratively with Pre-Construction Assistants to maximise survey output and quality
Complete all required H&S documentation, RAMS and permits to work
Identify and flag risks to the business at every stage of the pre-construction phase
Attend weekly team meetings and visit the Birmingham office at least once per week
Support continuous improvement across the pre-construction function

What We're Looking For

Experience in fire door, fire stopping or compartmentation surveying — essential
Alternatively a strong carpenter or construction background ready to convert into surveying — considered
An A-player mindset — high standards, extreme ownership and the drive to do things properly first time
Confident and outgoing personality with excellent interpersonal skills — residents need to trust you enough to let you into their home
Detail-oriented with a right-first-time approach to every survey
Comfortable using SimPRO or similar survey software — desirable
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong time management and ability to manage own workload under pressure
Based within commutable distance of Birmingham with flexibility to travel across the West Midlands
Full UK Driving Licence — required
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning

What's On Offer

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Bonus scheme paying up to 50% of annual salary
Unlimited holiday
Personal Development Plan with ongoing training and mentoring
Enhanced maternity and paternity
Lunch, snacks and refreshments provided daily — including fresh fruit and Takeaway Friday
Team social budget
Cycle to work scheme
Auto-enrolment pension
Two major company events per year
Reward and Recognition scheme — including European mini-breaks for exceptional performance