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Project Manager (Scotland) - Fire Safety

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Expire in: 7 hours

Job Description

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Approach Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager in Scotland to join a growing fire safety and building compliance business operating across the UK.
The Role
As a Fire Safety Project Manager, you will lead passive fire protection projects from award through to completion. This is a true project management role focused on programme delivery, commercial oversight, stakeholder management, governance, and risk control across multiple live projects.
The successful candidate will take ownership of planning, forecasting, mitigation, and delivery performance while ensuring projects are delivered compliantly, safely, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
  * Lead passive fire protection projects from inception through to completion
  * Develop and manage programmes, timelines, and critical paths
  * Oversee budgets, cost plans, and project cashflow
  * Identify, mitigate, and report project risks
  * Manage stakeholder relationships and client communication
  * Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams
  * Ensure strong governance, reporting, and project controls across all live projects
  * Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements
  * Manage change control processes and project variations
  * Ensure fire safety compliance evidence and quality management standards are maintained
Skills
  * Strong programme development and project planning capabilities
  * Budget, cost management, and forecasting experience
  * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  * Strong written and verbal reporting ability
  * Ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and concurrent projects
Knowledge
  * Passive fire protection delivery including fire stopping, compartmentation, and fire doors
  * CDM Regulations and construction phase health & safety planning
  * Fire safety compliance and quality management processes
  * Change control and variation management
Experience
  * Proven experience working as a Project Manager within construction, fire safety, or another regulated environment
  * Experience managing budgets, programmes, and risk registers
  * Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
  * Experience operating within occupied, live, or high-risk environments
  * 3+ years of construction experience
  * 3+ years of experience managing budgets and cost control
Qualifications & Requirements
  * Relevant Project Management or construction qualification (PRINCE2, NVQ Level 6+, or equivalent experience)
  * SMSTS and CSCS certification (or equivalent)
  * Strong understanding of CDM Regulations
  * Competent using MS Office and project controls software
  * Full UK Driving Licence
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to hear more, please apply with your CV or contact Approach Personnel for further information

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