Fire Protection Site Manager

Think Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major contractor is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Site Manager to oversee fire protection upgrades across multiple live sites in the West Midlands. The role involves managing installations and ensuring compliance while coordinating subcontractor teams. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential, along with knowledge of FRA standards.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing fire protection projects, including doors, cavity barriers, and passive fire systems.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and subcontractor teams simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of FRA compliance and passive fire protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of fire protection upgrades on multiple live, occupied sites.
• Coordinate fire door installation, cavity barriers, and passive fire protection measures.
• Ensure projects progress safely, on time, and within scope.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

SSSTS minimum (SMSTS preferred)

FIRAS or BM Trada certification

Job description

Overview

Fire Protection Site Manager

Location: Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Worcester

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing (Temp to Perm Opportunity)

Rate: £30 per hour (39 hours/week - Early Friday Finish)

I'm working with a major main contractor delivering critical fire protection upgrades across low-rise residential and sheltered housing schemes throughout the West Midlands.

They are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple live, occupied sites. Works include fire door installation and maintenance, cavity barriers, fire-rated glazing, and a range of passive fire protection measures.

This is a long-term opportunity with strong potential to transition from temporary to permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities / Role Focus

(Note: Original description highlights overseeing delivery across multiple live sites and managing fire protection works.)

• Oversee delivery of fire protection upgrades on multiple live, occupied sites.
• Coordinate fire door installation and maintenance, cavity barriers, fire-rated glazing, and passive fire protection measures.
• Lead and manage subcontractor teams and site activities across locations.
• Ensure projects progress safely, on time, and within scope.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven track record managing fire protection projects — doors, cavity barriers, glazing, and passive fire systems.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and subcontractor teams simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of FRA compliance, passive fire protection standards, and best practice installation methods.
• SSSTS minimum (SMSTS preferred).
• FIRAS or BM Trada certification desirable but not essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across regional sites.