Intumescent Paint Manager

Job Title: Intumescent Paint Manager

Location: London / Hatfield (with site travel)
Salary: Up to 80,000

About the Company

Our Client is a specialist structural steel contractor delivering design, fabrication, and installation services across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. With over 25 years of experience, the company is known for high-quality steelwork, technical expertise, and strong project delivery.

The business operates end-to-end-from design through to installation and also provides intumescent coating solutions as part of its integrated service offering.

Role Overview

The Intumescent Paint Manager will take ownership of all passive fire protection (PFP) coating activities, ensuring intumescent paint is delivered to the highest standards across workshop and site-based steel projects.

This role is critical to ensuring fire compliance, quality assurance, and project delivery across the portfolio of structural steelwork projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Operational Management

• Manage intumescent paint packages from specification through to completion

• Coordinate with internal teams (design, fabrication, site teams)

• Plan and programme coating works in line with project schedules

• Oversee both off-site (workshop) and on-site applications

Technical & Compliance

• Interpret fire protection specifications (30/60/90/120 minute ratings)

• Ensure compliance with industry standards including ASFP guidelines and BS EN 13381

• Review paint systems, manufacturers' data sheets, and application requirements

• Liaise with inspectors, clients, and third-party certification bodies

Quality Assurance (QA/QC)

• Manage full QA process including DFT (Dry Film Thickness) measurements

• Prepare and manage Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)

• Oversee snagging, rectification, and final sign-off

• Ensure all coating works meet UKCA and ISO quality standards

Site & Team Management

• Supervise operatives, subcontractors, and coating teams

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards

• Troubleshoot site challenges such as weather, access, and sequencing

Client & Commercial Interface

• Act as the lead for intumescent scope in client meetings

• Support commercial team with variations, pricing, and technical input

• Ensure client satisfaction and smooth project handover

Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in intumescent coatings or passive fire protection

• Background in structural steel, painting, or coatings

• Experience managing site-based construction or steel projects

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of fire ratings and section factors

• Knowledge of coating systems (thin film intumescent)

• Familiarity with application methods such as airless spray and brush

• Understanding of UK standards and inspection processes

Qualifications (Desirable)

• SMSTS or SSSTS

• ICorr, NACE, or equivalent coating certification

• ASFP training or fire protection qualifications

Skills

• Strong organisational and project management skills

• High attention to detail, particularly around QA and compliance

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Effective communication across site and office teams

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with a growing structural steel contractor

• Involvement in complex projects across London and surrounding areas

• Exposure to full project lifecycle from fabrication through to installation

• Opportunity to lead and develop the intumescent coatings function

For more information please contact Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company