Site Manager

Mitie; Stourbridge, Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Fire, part of the Mitie Group, is seeking a Site Manager to oversee installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical fire protection, gas suppression and fire detection systems on UK sites. The role requires leadership of on-site teams and sub-contractors, strict adherence to safety and method statements, and close liaison with clients.

You will drive site safety, coordinate proposals and inspections, and travel between UK sites as needed to ensure project milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Directly responsible to the Project Manager and Operations Manager.
• Oversee day-to-day installation, testing and commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Oversee site installation sub-contractors with safety and adherence to method statements and risk assessments.
• Deliver regular site safety toolbox talks to site team.
• Liaise with client representatives at site level and with Argus Fire project team.
• Carry out regular snagging inspections and completion of paperwork.
• Ensure on-site safety checks on equipment and related checklists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day installation, testing and commissioning of fire protection systems.
• Supervise site installation sub-contractors ensuring compliance with safety and method statements.
• Coordinate meetings with clients, and progress and safety inspections on site.
• Lead safety toolbox talks and ensure site paperwork is complete.

Skills

Site management

Planning

Travel within UK

MS Outlook

MS Office

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Argus Fire launched in 1982 are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems businesses in the UK. We are part of the Mitie Group.

We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 210 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.

Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.

Why Join Us? Come and work with a talented, motivated, and friendly group of like-minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships futures and ongoing learning and development.

Site Manager

Duties

Duties of a Site Manager would involve, but not be limited to:-

• -Directly responsible to the Project Manager and Operations Manager
• -To oversee and manage the day-to-day installation, testing and commissioning of the mechanical fire protection / gas suppression / fire detection systems.
• -Overseeing of site installation sub-contractors through site inspections etc. in terms of safe working and adherence to approved method statement and risk assessments, site housekeeping, work permits, progress, adherence to construction drawings, and putting operatives to work.
• -Delivery of regular site safety toolbox talks to site team.
• -Regular liaison with client representatives at site level including progress meetings, safety meetings and inspections, planning, snagging inspections and other related activities.
• -Regular liaison with Argus Fire project team members and management.
• -Carrying out of regular installation snagging inspections and completion of snagging paperwork.
• -Completion of regular safety check on site equipment and completion of associated checklists.
• -Work remotely on sites within the UK
• -Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Site Manager of fire suppression system projects.
• -Competent in use of IT related software, particularly MS Outlook and MS Office.
• -Good working knowledge of electrical installation practices and methods.
• -Good working knowledge of fire suppression products and alarm system design, commissioning and cause and effect testing.
• -Good working knowledge of BSEN12845, BS990 & BS9251
• -Good appreciation and understanding of construction related health and safety protocols.
• -Clean UK driving licence.
• -Suitable NVQ level 3 qualification (albeit this can be provided once probation period is completed)

Skills and Behaviours

• -Ability to effectively plan own and others work.
• -Ability to travel to sites within the UK and stay away from home when required