Fire Protection Site Supervisor - Social Housing (Van + Fuel)

Howells Solutions Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee active and passive fire protection works across Essex sites. You will manage day-to-day site operations, lead site teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects meet fire safety regulations, quality standards and schedule.

The role is client-facing, requires strong supervision skills, and involves liaising with residents and stakeholders to deliver a smooth project experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems (fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings).
• Experience overseeing active fire protection installations (alarms, emergency lighting, smoke control).
• Good understanding of fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure fire safety installations are completed safely and to standards.
• Drive programme performance and regulatory compliance with stakeholders.
• Maintain health and safety on site and ensure RAMS and quality controls.

Skills

Passive fire protection

Active fire protection installations

Fire safety legislation

IT proficiency

CSCS card & supervisory training

Fire industry qualifications (FIA/FDIS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile work management systems

Job description

Howells Solutions Limited is recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee active and passive fire protection works across Essex sites. You will manage day-to-day site operations, lead site teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects meet fire safety regulations, quality standards and schedule.

The role is client-facing, requires strong supervision skills, and involves liaising with residents and stakeholders to deliver a smooth project experience.