Project Manager (Specialist Fire Doors)

About Specialist Group

Specialist Group is a market leader in high-end joinery and fit-out solutions with over 35 years of experience, 250+ skilled staff, and annual turnover of approximately £45 million. We design, manufacture and install bespoke interiors across commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education and luxury residential sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

As part of our ongoing growth, we are establishing a dedicated Specialist Fire Doors Division, focused on the design, manufacture, certification and installation of fire-rated joinery and doorsets for complex, compliance-driven environments.

This new division will build on the Group’s deep joinery expertise and reputation for quality, delivering certified, performance-critical products that protect life and property while meeting the highest aesthetic standards.

Role Purpose

The Project Manager – Specialist Fire Doors will be responsible for the end-to-end management of fire door projects, from design and technical coordination through manufacture, certification compliance and on-site installation.

This role requires strong technical understanding of fire-rated joinery, excellent project management capability, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, high-quality and timely installations across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

Project Lifecycle Management

• Take ownership of projects from design development through to completion and handover.
• Plan, schedule and oversee all phases, including design, manufacture, delivery and installation.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet programme, budget and quality expectations.

Fire Door Compliance & Certification

• Ensure all fire door products are compliant with required standards, such as BM TRADA, IFC and Warringtonfire certification.
• Maintain full traceability, documentation and records throughout manufacturing and installation.
• Liaise with certifying bodies, consultants and clients to demonstrate compliance.

Design Coordination

• Work closely with internal designers and external consultants to review and approve drawings, ironmongery schedules and fire performance details.
• Identify technical issues early and implement practical, compliant solutions.

Manufacturing Oversight

• Coordinate with in-house joinery manufacturing teams to ensure products meet design and certification requirements.
• Manage production timelines, quality assurance and sign-off processes.

Installation & Site Management

• Oversee installation works, including the management of subcontractors, site teams and logistics.
• Ensure all installations comply with certified systems, manufacturer guidance and project specifications.
• Conduct on-site inspections and coordinate client sign-offs.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the main client contact for your projects.
• Provide proactive communication, progress updates and issue resolution throughout.

Budget & Programme Management

• Develop and manage detailed project budgets and schedules.
• Track variations, costs and progress to ensure delivery within commercial targets.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure all works are delivered safely, in line with company and site-specific requirements.
• Uphold the highest standards of workmanship and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience managing projects within fire doors, joinery fit-out or specialist carpentry environments.
• Strong technical understanding of fire door systems, certification and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating design, manufacture and installation phases.
• Excellent project management, communication and leadership skills.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to manage budgets, schedules and subcontractors effectively.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Desirable

• Experience working with BM TRADA, IFC or Warringtonfire certification schemes.
• Knowledge of fire testing standards (BS 476 / EN 1634) and door performance classifications.
• Proficiency in MS Project or similar project planning tools.
• Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

Key Attributes

• Technically minded and compliance-driven.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solver with a pragmatic, proactive approach.
• Excellent communicator with clients and internal teams.
• Passionate about quality, detail and safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a new and fast-growing division within a well-established group.
• Career progression within a supportive, design-led and quality-driven organisation.
• Exposure to diverse and high-profile projects across the UK and Ireland.