Site Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and organised Site Manager with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and team leadership within the fire protection sector. The role involves overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards, and maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure all works are completed in line with industry standards and relevant accreditations including BM TRADA.


• Conduct timely on-site checks to guarantee high-quality outcomes.


• Accurately input project data into the designated management system.

Site Management:

• Oversee site setup and sign-off processes.


• Manage stock levels, receive deliveries, and conduct site condition surveys.


• Ensure welfare facilities are in place and preliminaries are delivered effectively.


• Carry out post-inspections to support final project approval.


• Identify opportunities for project variations and promptly report them to the Project Manager.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise trades and sub-contractors, resolving daily challenges and promoting team morale.


• Manage conflicts and highlight resource needs.


• Maximise workforce productivity on-site.


• Provide training on project management software to sub-contractors and site teams.

Quality Control:

• Ensure all works are certifiable, compliant, and aligned with client expectations.


• Conduct spot checks and maintain records of completed works.

Client Liaison:

• Attend pre-start meetings and maintain a clean, organised site that reflects the company’s professional image.


• Engage with clients and residents, explaining works clearly and managing expectations.


• Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and participate in client calls as needed.

Communication:

• Provide weekly reports to clients and internal teams.


• Keep the Project Manager informed of site progress, with reporting frequency agreed in advance.

Health & Safety:

• Implement and uphold the company’s Health & Safety policy across all sites.


• Ensure safe working practices through regular training and audits.


• Induct new tradespeople and ensure all relevant H&S paperwork is completed.


• Lead regular toolbox talks, including Health & Safety updates.

About the company:

A market-leading fire safety engineering consultancy with in-house construction and manufacturing capabilities across the passive and active fire protection sector. They offer an end-to-end service to their clients from the initial discovery and planning stages to design, delivery, and ongoing maintenance.