Site Manager

Howells Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible, family-friendly working environment

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor in fire protection is seeking a Site Manager in Reading, UK. The successful candidate will oversee contractors, ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, conducting property inspections, and leading progress meetings. Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and First Aid are required, with a focus on social housing fire risk assessments. The role offers a flexible working environment and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager supervising contractors in construction.
• Proven track record in passive fire protection works.
• Ability to manage sub-contractors and oversee day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage contractors' works for fire protection projects.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in project delivery.
• Inspect properties pre and post works and conduct progress meetings.

Skills

SMSTS

Social Housing FRA experience

First Aid

CSCS Card

Able to gain Security Clearance

IOSH

Relevant Fire Qualification preferred

Job description

Location: Reading / M4 (Will involve travel)

We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship.

As the Site Manager, you will supervise and manage the contractors’ undertaking works, ensuring the works are completed in a safe and efficient manner within stated timescales. You will be responsible for management of sub-contractors, inspecting properties pre and post works, taking progress meetings and overseeing the day-to-day delivery of the programme.

Site Manager Relevant Experience / Qualifications:

• SMSTS
• Social Housing FRA experience
• First Aid
• CSCS Card
• Able to gain Security Clearance
• IOSH
• Relevant Fire Qualification preferred but not essential (BM Trada, FIRAS, NVQ Passive Fire)
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible, family friendly working environment