Site Manager (Fire Protection)

Think Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Site Manager to oversee critical fire protection upgrades across multiple sites in Northampton. The role involves managing installation and maintenance of fire protection measures, ensuring projects are delivered safely and on time. Ideal candidates will have a strong project management background, excellent leadership skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a long-term opportunity with potential to transition to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing fire protection projects.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and subcontractor teams.
• Strong knowledge of FRA compliance and installation methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery on multiple live, occupied sites.
• Ensure projects progress safely, on time, and to specification.
• Coordinate installation and maintenance of fire protection measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Knowledge of passive fire protection standards

Education

SMSTS qualification

FIRAS or BM Trada certification

Job description

Overview

Role: Fire Protection Site Manager

Location: Northampton (120 miles radius)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Rate: £250 p/day

Summary

I'm working with a major main contractor delivering critical fire protection upgrades across schools, commercial settings and hospitals. They are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple live, occupied sites.

Works include fire door installation and maintenance, cavity barriers, fire-rated glazing, and a range of passive fire protection measures.

This is a long-term opportunity with strong potential to transition from temporary to permanent for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery on multiple live, occupied sites. Ensure projects progress safely, on time, and to specification. Coordinate installation and maintenance of fire doors, cavity barriers, fire-rated glazing, and passive fire protection measures across sites.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record managing fire protection projects - doors, cavity barriers, glazing, and passive fire systems
• Ability to manage multiple sites and subcontractor teams simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of FRA compliance, passive fire protection standards, and best practice installation methods
• SMSTS minimum
• FIRAS or BM Trada certification desirable but not essential
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across regional sites