Firestopping Manager
CV-LibraryCR5, Coulsdon, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 20 July 2026
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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing firestopping teams, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety regulations, and delivering high-quality installation and remediation works across live construction sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate all firestopping and passive fire protection activities across assigned projects.
* Oversee supervisors and operatives to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of works.
* Ensure all installations meet specification, manufacturer guidance, and current fire safety legislation.
* Review and approve installation records, QA documentation, and compliance paperwork.
* Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure quality control standards are maintained.
* Liaise with clients, main contractors, and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Programme works, manage labour allocation, and monitor productivity.
* Lead toolbox talks and promote a strong health & safety culture across all sites.
* Support project reporting and commercial tracking where required.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Firestopping Manager or senior supervisory role.
* Strong background in passive fire protection systems including compartmentation, penetration sealing, fire stopping, and fire door compliance.
* TRADA Fire Door Inspection / Fire Door Maintenance qualification (essential).
* Strong understanding of fire regulations, building standards, and compliance requirements.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred).
* CSCS card (essential).
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
This is an immediate requirement for a business based in Coulsdon, south London, with projects throughout the London area
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing firestopping teams, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety regulations, and delivering high-quality installation and remediation works across live construction sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate all firestopping and passive fire protection activities across assigned projects.
* Oversee supervisors and operatives to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of works.
* Ensure all installations meet specification, manufacturer guidance, and current fire safety legislation.
* Review and approve installation records, QA documentation, and compliance paperwork.
* Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure quality control standards are maintained.
* Liaise with clients, main contractors, and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Programme works, manage labour allocation, and monitor productivity.
* Lead toolbox talks and promote a strong health & safety culture across all sites.
* Support project reporting and commercial tracking where required.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Firestopping Manager or senior supervisory role.
* Strong background in passive fire protection systems including compartmentation, penetration sealing, fire stopping, and fire door compliance.
* TRADA Fire Door Inspection / Fire Door Maintenance qualification (essential).
* Strong understanding of fire regulations, building standards, and compliance requirements.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred).
* CSCS card (essential).
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
This is an immediate requirement for a business based in Coulsdon, south London, with projects throughout the London area