Project Manager - Passive Fire Protection

At Adamport Fire Protection Services, we’re looking for an experienced Passive Fire Project Manager to lead a varied and expanding portfolio of projects across Essex and beyond. Based in Basildon, this is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects that improve safety, ensure compliance, and make a real difference to the communities we protect. With a proud reputation built since 1987, Adamport is known for doing things the right way — through skill, dedication, and genuine care. As our Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every project is delivered to the highest standard, on time, and with safety at its heart. Your leadership will inspire confidence in both clients and colleagues alike. What you receive for joining us: We offer a competitive salary of £50,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, along with a car allowance, laptop and phone, pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with your birthday off, and a structured career progression plan that moves forward as you do. Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing: Taking full ownership of passive fire protection projects from initiation through to completion Leading and coordinating teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver results on time and within budget Ensuring every project complies with fire safety regulations and is delivered to industry-leading standards Managing budgets, resources, and documentation to keep projects efficient, safe, and on track Can you show experience in some of these areas? Good experience managing passive fire protection projects, overseeing multiple sites simultaneously, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring all work is completed to specification, on time, and within budget Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems, including fire stopping, fire doors, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings, and other critical fire-resistance measures, with the ability to anticipate challenges and provide effective solutions You’ll be well versed in UK fire safety legislation, building regulations, and British Standards, and the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and compliance requirements to maintain quality and safety standards across all projects Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of building trusted relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams, resolving on-site challenges proactively, and motivating teams to deliver consistent high-quality results