Passive Fire Site Supervisor

ProGroup Recruitment are working with an established fire protection contractor to recruit an experienced Passive Fire Site Supervisor to oversee fire door installation, maintenance and fire stopping works across London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Passive Fire Supervisor with a strong technical background in fire doors and compartmentation, who can effectively manage site operatives, maintain compliance standards and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The role

As Passive Fire Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site activities, supporting installation teams and ensuring all passive fire protection works are completed in accordance with relevant British Standards, manufacturer specifications and third-party accreditation requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising fire door installers, carpenters and fire stopping operatives across multiple workstreams.

• Overseeing fire door installation, maintenance, remedial works and fire stopping activities.

• Ensuring all works comply with relevant British Standards, BM TRADA Q-Mark requirements and fire safety regulations.

• Reviewing and undertaking fire door surveys and inspections where required, ensuring accurate reporting and recommendations.

• Monitoring workmanship, quality and health and safety compliance through regular site inspections.

• Providing technical guidance and support to operatives, ensuring works are completed to specification.

• Coordinating labour and site activities to ensure works are completed within agreed programmes.

• Liaising with clients, building managers, subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Ensuring accurate completion of installation records, certification and photographic evidence using digital reporting systems.

• Supporting the training and development of site operatives, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an experienced Passive Fire Supervisor with a hands-on background in fire door installation, maintenance and/or fire stopping, alongside a strong understanding of passive fire compliance.

Essential requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in passive fire protection, including fire door installation, maintenance, fire stopping or surveying.

• Previous experience supervising site operatives or managing passive fire works.

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry, Passive Fire Protection or a relevant trade qualification.

• Good technical understanding of fire door construction, components, installation and remedial requirements.

• Knowledge of relevant standards, including BS 8214, BS 9999, BS 476-22 and BS EN 1634-1.

• Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.

• Experience using digital reporting or compliance management software to record works and inspections.

• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Ability to obtain DBS clearance and relevant site safety certification.

Desirable:

• Experience working under BM TRADA Q-Mark or equivalent third-party accreditation schemes.

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.

• Additional fire door inspection, surveying or passive fire qualifications.

• Experience overseeing both fire door and fire stopping workstreams.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of 50,000 to 60,000 per year

• Permanent position with an established fire protection contractor.

• Opportunity to oversee a variety of passive fire protection projects.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining quality and compliance across site operations.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Passive Fire Site Supervisor, Fire Door Supervisor or Passive Fire Working Supervisor looking for your next opportunity in London, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact ProGroup Recruitment for a confidential discussion.