Fire Doors Site Manager

V7 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager with a Joinery background to oversee site operations in the Passive Fire Protection sector. Responsibilities include managing team performance, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. This role offers career progression, unlimited holiday, and a company bonus scheme. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and experience delivering projects within budget.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Company-wide bonus scheme up to 50%

Team socialising budget

Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proactive, confident, resilient, and adaptable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations, quality, compliance, and team performance.
• Conduct site inspections and manage site welfare.
• Implement and uphold company Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Ability to build client relationships

Leadership and management of trades

Job description

Site Manager - Passive Fire Protection (CarpentryBackground)

Salary: Up to £55,000 | Location: London or surrounding areas | Employment Type: Permanent (Temp-to-Perm also considered)

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager from a Joinery background to join a well-established and growing business within the Passive Fire Protection sector. This is a key role overseeing site operations, quality, compliance, and team performance across multiple projects. This opportunity offers long-term career progression within a forward-thinking organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are delivered in line with BMTRADA standards and internal company systems
• Carry out timely site inspections and quality checks
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry using Simpro
• Full responsibility for site setup and final sign-off
• Manage site welfare, prelims, stock control, and deliveries
• Conduct site pre-condition surveys and post-install inspections
• Identify and raise any variations immediately with the Project Manager
• Lead, motivate, and manage trades and subcontractors on site
• Identify resourcing requirements and maximise productivity
• Deliver Simpro training to both subcontractors and the workforce

Client & Communication

• Attend pre-start and client meetings
• Ensure all sites remain tidy, well-presented, and professionally run
• Provide weekly client reports and attend progress calls as required
• Carry out resident liaison to clearly communicate works
• Provide consistent progress updates to the Project Manager

Health & Safety

• Implement and uphold company Health & Safety policies
• Ensure all works are carried out safely through regular audits and training
• Induct new trades and ensure all necessary H&S documentation is completed
• Deliver regular toolbox talks and ongoing H&S updates

Key Requirements

• Proven experience delivering projects on time and within budget
• Strong problem-solving ability with a “see it through” mindset
• Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with clients
• Proactive, confident, resilient, and adaptable

Benefits Package

• Unlimited holiday
• Company-wide bonus scheme up to 50% of annual salary
• Team socialising budget
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Cycle to works scheme
• Reward & recognition scheme – including European mini-breaks
• Two company-wide events per year
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Equal Opportunities Statement

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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