Site manager

Checkmate Fire; Harlow; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays

Birthday off

Training Academy

Recognition programs

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions is seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in passive fire protection to lead projects within social housing environments, ensuring safety and quality on every site.

You will coordinate subcontractors, manage RAMS and reports, enforce health and safety standards, and liaise with residents while maintaining project timelines and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within Passive Fire Protection.
• Strong background working on social housing or occupied residential projects.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
• First Aid at Work certification (preferred)
• Experience with fire door inspections and installations.
• Knowledge of FIRAS, BM TRADA, or similar accreditation schemes
• Experience working with local authorities or housing associations desirable.
• A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on passive fire protection projects, including fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure all works comply with current fire safety legislation, industry standards, and client specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, RAMS, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with clients, residents, and stakeholders, ensuring minimal disruption in occupied properties.
• Promote and enforce strict health & safety standards across all site activities.
• Identify and resolve any on-site issues quickly and effectively.

Skills

Site Management

Passive Fire Protection

Social Housing

Health & Safety

Stakeholder Liaison

Job description

Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and regulatory excellence, the company partners with organisations to deliver robust fire safety solutions that protect lives and assets.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated site manager with a strong background in passive fire protection and proven experience working within social housing environments.

What you’ll be doing

Manage day-to-day site operations on passive fire protection projects, including fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works.

Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure efficient project delivery.

Ensure all works comply with current fire safety legislation, industry standards, and client specifications.

Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and quality checks.

Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, RAMS, and compliance documentation.

Liaise with clients, residents, and stakeholders, ensuring minimal disruption in occupied properties.

Promote and enforce strict health & safety standards across all site activities.

Identify and resolve any on-site issues quickly and effectively.

What we are looking for

Proven experience as a Site Manager within Passive Fire Protection.

Strong background working on social housing or occupied residential projects.

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification

First Aid at Work certification (preferred)

Experience with fire door inspections and installations.

Knowledge of FIRAS, BM TRADA, or similar accreditation schemes

Experience working with local authorities or housing associations desirable.

A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role

• 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
• Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)
• Access to continuous learning opportunities & development through our Award-winning Training Academy
• Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones