Project Manager – Fire Bias
Contract: Government
Location: Birmingham – nationwide role, open to UK-wide applicants
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Fire-Biased Project Manager to lead nationwide fire protection projects, including large-scale programmes of fire door and fire-stopping upgrades across a government estate.
This role combines specialist fire expertise with full lifecycle project delivery, operating within RIBA stages and NEC4 methodologies.
Job Description
We are looking for someone with deep technical fire knowledge – BM Trada, UK fire regulations and fire remediation standards – who can manage complex, multi-site works while maintaining safety, compliance, cost control and high-quality stakeholder communication.
Project management methods can be taught; fire expertise is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute and oversee nationwide fire protection projects focused on fire doors and compartmentation.
- Lead multiple interlinked disciplines and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Act as the primary liaison between client stakeholders, account leadership and internal teams.
- Convert high-level programmes into actionable, compliant project plans.
- Manage reporting, progress updates, steering groups and stakeholder expectations.
- Oversee resource allocation, interdependencies, contractors and supply partners.
- Ensure full compliance with NEC4, RIBA, CDM and national fire safety regulations.
- Lead audits, quality reviews and continuous improvement activity across the portfolio.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Strong fire safety background (BM Trada, fire stopping, fire doors) – essential.
- In-depth knowledge of UK fire regulations and approved remediation methods.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction specifications.
- Relevant fire safety certifications (CFSP, FSCT, FIRAS) preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
Benefits
- Permanent, secure roles on a long-term, 10-year government contract.
- Company car and private healthcare.
- Hybrid working with control over your own project schedule.
- National remit with autonomy.
- Access to subject matter experts in M&E, Fire and Security.
- Delivery responsibility for high-value public sector programmes (£10–£20M portfolio per PM).
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com.
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