Fire Stopping Site Manager

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist fire protection contractor is looking for an experienced Fire Stopping Site Supervisor in Greater London. This role involves leading fire stopping works, managing site operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fire protection, good communication skills, and relevant certifications. This is a long-term position based at Heathrow, providing stability and opportunities for career advancement within a well-established organization.

Benefits

Stable workload on a major, high-security site

Opportunity to develop certifications and management skills

Joining a well-established contractor

Qualifications

• Proven experience in passive fire protection or fire stopping.
• Experience supervising operatives or managing small works packages.
• Comfortable with a long-term static site role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee fire stopping works including penetration sealing and fire boarding.
• Manage daily site operations such as inductions and safety checks.
• Work closely with clients and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Fire protection knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CSCS Certification

SSSTS / SMSTS (or working towards)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist fire protection and fit-out contractor delivering project within an highly regulated environment. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking for an experienced Fire Stopping Site Supervisor or Site Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a long-term, static role based at Heathrow, .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee fire stopping works including penetration sealing, fire boarding, batts / mastic and intumescent coatings.
• Support fire door upgrade and compliance works when required.
• Manage daily site operations such as inductions, toolbox talks, RAMS, safety checks and quality inspections.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery and programme control.
• Assist with planning, sequencing, material take-offs and project reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation for compliance, evidence packs and handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience in passive fire protection or fire stopping.
• Experience supervising operatives or managing small works packages.
• Good understanding of FIRAS, BM Trada, IFC or similar certification standards.
• Ability to read drawings, check details and coordinate with other trades.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• CSCS required. SSSTS / SMSTS preferred (or working towards).
• Must live within a reasonable commute of Heathrow.
• Comfortable with a long‑term static site role.

Desirable Experience

• Background working in airports, MOD bases or secure facilities.
• Understanding of access protocols, permits, and high‑security procedures.
• Experience with reporting, documentation, variations and compliance packs.

What’s on Offer

• Stable workload on a major, high‑security site.
• Opportunity to develop further certifications and management skills.
• Chance to join a well‑established, compliance‑driven contractor.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Thomas for a confidential discussion