Head of Passive Fire

To oversee and manage all Passive Fire works within the Passive Fire Protection Department from inception through to completion whilst building a team around you to support the department and its requirements. Targets will be set by the Directors which must be met in order to succeed within the role.

Responsibilities

• Formulate tender documents for small works, working closely with clients and their requirements.
• Attend regular meetings with estimating department to update on small works and receive larger works handovers, tendered by the estimating department.
• Manage contractor selection process, sub-contracts, Suppliers and internal staff.
• Mentor and provide support to Project Managers, Contractors and Engineers as well as supporting other departments within the business in your field of expertise.
• Take ownership of projects from conception/handover through to completion.
• Liaise with all stakeholders to enable a smooth delivery of all projects.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers on design and technical aspects including standard details.
• Oversee and manage all H&S and environmental compliance and processes.
• Follow all company procedures and processes inline with ISO9001 & 14001.
• Oversee and undertake full project management of projects to include programmes, surveys, audits, client meetings, finances, sub-contract orders etc…
• Manage and oversee the implementation and management of Passive Fire software – namely One Trace.
• Continually monitor the financial position of the department and projects within and discuss any issues of financial concern regarding the profitability of the project with the Directors.
• Oversee and prepare O&M Manuals and as fitted drawings and issue in readiness for handover.
• Utilise own initiative to find solutions to overcome any issues on-site
• Attend regular meetings with the Directors to discuss the BDP (Business Development Plan), targets set, financial updates and forecasts.

Requirements

• Good understanding of Passive Fire Industry – essential.
• Experience in line management and HR responsibilities. Essential.
• Experience in a customer facing role, with a proven track record of building client relationships – essential.
• Ability to understand and produce estimates for small works – essential.
• Ability to read drawings and design specifications – essential.
• Evidence of continued professional development – essential.
• Ability to manage a variety of Project Managers, sub-contractors, Suppliers and projects – essential.
• Proven management skills – proven ability to lead and manage individual performance essential
• Good communication skills (written & verbal) – essential.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office programmes – essential.
• Produce management reports to include financial data, forecasts etc… – essential.
• Able to work with AutoCAD as required – Desirable.
• IOSHH Managing Safely Qualification – Desirable.

Qualifications:

• Relevant City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications including CSCS / SMSTS – essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – essential.
• 10 years experience within Senior Management role – Desirable.
• Current good standing relationships with clients are a plus – Desirable.
• Current good standing relationships with Sub-contractors in the area – Desirable.