Fire Protection Technical Manager

Job Description

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FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICAL MANAGER – OAK FIRE PROTECTION

UXBRIDGE / ROMFORD

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Fire Protection Technical Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Fire Protection Business.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Uxbridge or Romford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of passive fire protection (PFP) systems, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations, and leading technical teams in the product proposal, installation, and maintenance of PFP solutions. Your expertise in fire protection materials, systems, and safety standards will be critical to the effective management and execution of passive fire protection strategies.

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators, designers, and technicians specialized in passive fire protection systems.
• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of passive fire protection projects from conception to completion.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, and clients to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and staff, ensuring continuous professional development.
  
  

Technical Expertise:

• Ensure the design and implementation of fire-resistant barriers, firestopping systems, fireproof coatings, and compartmentalization solutions meet local, national, and international fire safety standards.
• Review and approve technical specifications, drawings, and installation methods for passive fire protection systems.
• Stay up to date with the latest fire safety technologies, materials, and regulatory changes to maintain the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, identify potential passive fire protection requirements, and recommend suitable solutions.
  
  

Project Management:

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for passive fire protection initiatives.
• Monitor the progress of ongoing projects, ensuring that milestones are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Perform quality control and risk management assessments throughout the lifecycle of each project.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and standards, providing recommendations and solutions to address any deficiencies.
  
  

Compliance & Safety:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of local, regional, and international fire protection standards, codes, and legislation (e.g., NFPA, BS, UL).
• Ensure that all passive fire protection systems are installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the relevant codes and regulations.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor compliance and quality of installed systems, ensuring that safety standards are maintained.
• Client Liaison & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding passive fire protection matters.
• Provide expert advice and technical presentations to clients and stakeholders on fire protection solutions.
• Ensure all client needs are understood and effectively translated into feasible and compliant solutions.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical reports, project files, and safety documentation.
• Generate and review fire protection system drawings, specifications, and testing reports.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, issues, and resolutions.
  
  

About You:

• Professional certifications in fire protection engineering or fire safety management (e.g., FPA, CFPS, etc.) are highly desirable.
• Previous experience in passive fire protection design, installation, and management.
• In-depth knowledge of passive fire protection materials, products, and systems, including firestopping, fire doors, fireproofing, and compartmentation.
• Proficient understanding of relevant fire safety codes, regulations, and standards (e.g., NFPA, BS, UL).
• Strong project management skills with experience managing large-scale fire protection projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams and clients.
• Ability to conduct fire risk assessments and provide technical recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance and safety.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience working in a senior technical management role within a fire protection or construction-related industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other design software for fire protection system design and layout.
  
  

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
  
  

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on [email protected].

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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