Job Role: Fire Door Project / Technical Manager

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 DOE + Company Van + benefits

Location: Crawley

Project locations: London and the South East

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Top Job Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing fire protection contractor to recruit an experienced Fire Door Project / Technical Manager to join their team, based from their Crawley office.

Due to continued business growth and a strong pipeline of ongoing projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a supportive management team, long-term project opportunities and scope to make a real impact.

The role will focus predominantly on fire door projects (approximately 90%), alongside a smaller proportion of fire stopping works (approximately 10%), across London and the South East. Projects will span a variety of sectors, including private sector, residential, healthcare and education, covering environments such as schools and hospitals.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing multiple live projects, coordinating site teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fire door and passive fire protection projects across London and the South East.
• Oversee projects across residential, private sector, healthcare and education environments.
• Manage teams of approximately 10 operatives, including supervisors, carpenters and fire stopping operatives.
• Assist with site surveys, assessments and quotations.
• Coordinate labour, materials, project programmes and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within agreed budgets.
• Conduct regular site visits, quality inspections and progress meetings.
• Maintain strong client relationships, delivering excellent customer service throughout each project.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance in line with relevant BM TRADA and Kiwa requirements.
• Prepare project reports, progress updates and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Work closely with senior management and commercial teams to support successful project delivery.
• Identify and address project issues proactively, ensuring high standards of quality and workmanship.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a Fire Door Project Manager or Technical Manager role.
• At least 8 years' experience in fire door installation and remedial works.
• Good understanding of fire stopping systems and passive fire protection compliance.
• Proven experience managing teams and multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of BM TRADA and/or Kiwa (IFC) accreditation standards.
• Experience working within occupied residential buildings, healthcare facilities or education environments.
• Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, quality control and project management.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £50,000–£55,000, depending on experience.
• Company van.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Long-term career opportunity with a well-established and growing contractor.
• A supportive management team and collaborative working environment.
• A strong pipeline of ongoing projects across London and the South East.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Fire Door Project or Technical Manager looking to join an established business with a growing workload and long-term opportunities, Top Job Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss the opportunity in confidence