Fire Door Project Manager

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Site-based role

Job summary

Progroup Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Fire Door Site / Project Manager to oversee the delivery of fire door installations on a large social housing programme in Berkshire, primarily based in Maidenhead. This is a site-based, hands-on role with responsibility from start to finish.

You will manage site operations, ensure health and safety, maintain digital records, and work closely with the Senior Project Manager to keep the programme on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience managing fire door installation in social housing.
• Strong knowledge of fire door installation, compliance and QA.
• Proven leadership of site operatives.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations for fire door works.
• Carry out daily health and safety checks, ensuring compliance with site procedures and relevant regulations.
• Monitor workmanship and conduct quality control inspections to ensure installations meet standards.
• Ensure all works, inspections and progress updates are recorded on the digital reporting system.
• Liaise with the Senior Project Manager, providing regular progress updates.
• Manage stock control and material availability to minimise delays.
• Monitor the works programme, coordinating operatives and ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Take responsibility for commercial aspects of site delivery, including productivity and cost control.
• Proactively resolve site challenges and ensure works are completed safely and on time.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Project coordination

Digital reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS card

Job description

Fire Door Site / Project Manager

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (site-based)

Rate: £300 per day (Temporary) or £50,000 per annum (Permanent)

Start Date: Immediate start available

Contract: Temporary, Permanent or potential Temp-to-Perm

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Door Site / Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of fire door installation and replacement works on a large-scale social housing project in Berkshire, predominantly based in Maidenhead.

This is a site-based, hands-on management role, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of works from start to finish. You will oversee site operations, ensure the highest standards of health and safety and quality, maintain accurate digital records, and work closely with the Senior Project Manager to ensure the programme runs efficiently and commercially.

The position is available on either a temporary basis at £300 per day or a permanent basis at £50,000 per annum, with the potential for a temp-to-perm arrangement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day site operations of fire door installation and replacement works across a large social housing programme.
• Carry out daily health and safety checks, ensuring compliance with site procedures and relevant regulations.
• Monitor workmanship and conduct quality control inspections to ensure installations meet the required standards.
• Ensure all works, inspections and progress updates are accurately recorded on the company's digital reporting system.
• Liaise closely with the Senior Project Manager, providing regular updates on progress, programme delivery and any issues arising.
• Manage stock control and material availability to minimise delays and maintain productivity.
• Monitor the works programme, coordinating operatives and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
• Take responsibility for the commercial aspects of site delivery, including monitoring productivity, identifying issues and supporting cost control.
• Proactively resolve site-based challenges and ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing or supervising fire door installation and replacement programmes, ideally within social housing.
• Strong understanding of fire door installation, compliance and quality assurance requirements.
• Valid SMSTS qualification.
• Valid First Aid qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience managing site operatives, coordinating works and monitoring programme progress.
• Competent in digital reporting systems and maintaining accurate project records.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to take ownership of site operations.

What's on Offer?

• £300 per day for temporary engagement.
• £50,000 per annum for a permanent position.
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunity for the right individual.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a substantial social housing fire door programme.
• A site-based position with responsibility for the full delivery lifecycle.