Site Manager

Checkmate Fire Solutions; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + 1-2

Birthday off (probation)

Training Academy access

Recognition programs

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in Passive Fire Protection to lead fire safety upgrade projects across healthcare and accommodation sites. You will oversee on-site teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

You will coordinate contractors, manage documentation (RAMS, progress reports) and liaise with clients while maintaining strict health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within Passive Fire Protection.
• SMSTS certification.
• First Aid at Work certification (preferred).
• Experience with fire door inspections and installations.
• Knowledge of FIRAS, BM TRADA, or similar accreditation schemes.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

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

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Fire door inspections

FIRAS/BM TRADA

UK driving licence

Willing to travel nationwide

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 on Healthcare and Accommodation projects. This is a key role responsible for overseeing fire safety upgrade projects, ensuring full compliance with regulations, and delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

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.
• 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
• A valid UK driving licence
• Willing to travel nationwide

Why Join Us

• 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

Recruitment Agencies

Checkmate Fire Solutions does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from any source other than directly from the candidate. We do not accept unsolicited communications or submissions from external recruitment agencies. Any recruitment agency wishing to submit candidates must have a current, duly executed agreement in place with Checkmate Fire Solutions and must be expressly instructed in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy. In the absence of such agreement and written instruction, Checkmate Fire Solutions reserves the right to consider any CV or candidate submission as unsolicited and shall have no obligation to pay any fees, commissions, or other charges in respect of such submission.