Site Manager - Fire Protection

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

Job summary

A leading property maintenance firm in the UK is seeking a Site Manager specializing in fire protection to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will manage daily project operations, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards while building strong client relationships. A salary range of £42,000 to £47,000 is offered, along with generous benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Generous pension and life insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising and managing fire protection projects is essential.
• Must be able to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience in occupied environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of projects including sub-contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules.
• Develop relationships with clients and manage their inquiries.

Skills

Supervising fire protection projects

Working in occupied environments

Interpreting drawings and specifications

Health and Safety management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Client communication skills

Knowledge of fire doors/fire stopping

Education

Valid FIRAS Accreditation

Valid SMSTS certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager - Fire Protection

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 their team.

What's in it for you:

• £42,000 to £47,000 per annum depending on experience, plus car allowance and bonus scheme
• Generous Pension and Life Insurance
• Training, development, and progression opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day running of projects including sub-contractors on site
• Reviewing client instructions and schedules with a full understanding of project requirements
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and designs
• Undertaking site inspections to ensure high standards of work and H&S are maintained
• Managing labour and materials on site to meet project deadlines
• Adhering to Health & Safety rules and quality control
• Identifying project variations and communicating with the contracts manager
• Developing excellent relationships with clients and colleagues
• Ensuring all client enquiries/issues are addressed promptly
• Facilitating team meetings on performance, operational delivery, H&S, company updates, and training
• Carrying out inspections of completed works and signing off using app-based systems (e.g., Bolster)

Required Skills:

• Previous experience supervising and managing fire protection projects
• Experience working in occupied environments
• Valid FIRAS Accreditation
• Valid SMSTS certificate
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines with programming and reporting skills
• Ability to oversee and manage all Health and Safety procedures and processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of site procedures and practices
• Effective team and client communication skills
• Good commercial awareness and contract variation management
• Extensive knowledge of passive fire doors/fire stopping

For more information, please contact Will at Thorn Baker on 07970 224 907 or email: [e-mail]

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