Site Manager - Fire Protection

Thorn Baker Construction; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm UK-wide seeks an experienced Site Manager specializing in fire protection. The role entails managing project operations on-site and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have FIRAS and SMSTS qualifications, with competitive remuneration of £42,000 to £47,000 plus benefits. Location in Shepshed, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Generous Pension and Life Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supervising and managing fire protection projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of site procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of projects and subcontractors.
• Read and interpret construction drawings.
• Facilitate team meetings and performance updates.

Skills

Supervising fire protection projects

Health and Safety management

Time management and programming skills

Communication with team and clients

Commercial awareness

Education

Valid FIRAS Accreditations

Valid SMSTS certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager -Fire Protection
Location:Shepshed

Thorn Baker has teamed up with one of the UK's leading property maintenance and refurbishment groups. A national presence serving sectors such as social housing, defence, hotel and leisure, healthcare, and education, with a turnover of c.£250m and around 1,000 employees, they have grown significantly over the last few years. To support their continued and ambitious growth plans to double in size in the next 4 years, they are seeking a Site Manager to join theirteam.

What's in it for you:

• £42,000to £47,000 per annumdependant on experienceand applicant+ car allowance and bonus scheme
• Generous Pension + Life Insurance
• Training,development, and progression opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing the day to day running of projects including sub-contractors on site
• Review client instructions and schedules with a full understanding of what the project entails/requires
• Read and interpret construction drawings and designs
• Undertake site inspections to ensure high standards of work and H&S are maintained
• Management of labour and materials on site to ensure project deadlines can be met
• Adhering to Health & Safety rules and quality control
• Identify project variations and communicate back to the contracts manager
• To develop excellent relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ensure all client enquiries/issues are dealt with in a timely manner
• Facilitating team meetings to include performance/operational delivery/H&S information, Company updates and relevant training and guidance
• Carry out inspections of completed works and evidence, sign off using app-based systems(egBolster).

Required Skills:

• Previous experience in supervising and managing fire protection projects.
• Experienced in working in occupied environments.
• Valid FIRAS Accreditations
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Work towards tight deadlines and programming skills and reporting processes.
• Ability to oversee and manage all Health and Safety procedures and processes.
• Competent in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge and understanding of site procedures and practices
• Ability to effectively manage and communicate with a team and the Client
• Good commercial awareness, ability to identify variations to contracts
• Extensive knowledge of passive fire doors/fire stopping

For more information on the role please contact Will at Thorn Baker on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed)

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