Site Manager - FRA (Internal)

AXIS CLC; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £55,000

Company vehicle + fuel card

Pension scheme and life assurance

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing offers

1 paid volunteer day

£2000 refer-a-friend bonus after prob.

Job summary

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Axis CLC seeks an experienced Site Manager to deliver active and passive fire protection across multiple Croydon care homes, supervising teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality installations.

The role requires strong organisational skills, knowledge of retrofit and asset-improvement works, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising active and passive fire protection works within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems including fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, cavity barriers, and intumescent coatings.
• Experience overseeing active fire protection installations (alarms, emergency lighting, smoke control).
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors to meet safety, time, and quality targets.
• Good understanding of fire safety legislation, Building Regulations, and British Standards.
• Experience with Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• IT proficiency with MS Office and field management systems.
• CSCS card and supervisory training (SSSTS/SMSTS and/or IOSH preferred).
• FIA, FDIS, FIRAS, BM Trada or equivalent qualifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams and subcontractors to complete fire safety installations to high standards.
• Drive programme performance and ensure regulatory compliance across care homes in Croydon.
• Ensure all works meet Health & Safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site inspections for safety culture.
• Coordinate with Residents Liaison Officers, clients, and internal teams for smooth resident experience.
• Manage resource allocation to meet daily/weekly KPI targets.
• Ensure works follow specifications, drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Conduct pre-inspections and provide timely progress reports.
• Monitor onsite compliance and escalate issues for timely corrective actions.
• Support programme planning, sequencing and access management.

Skills

Site management

Fire protection

Health & safety

RAMS

IT proficiency

Team supervision

CSCS / SSSTS / SMSTS training

Fire industry qualifications

Education

FIA / FIRAS / BM Trada qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile work management systems

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver both active and passive fire protection works across multiple care homes across Croydon

This is a hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills, technical awareness of retrofit and asset-improvement works, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Lead site-based teams and subcontractors, ensuring all fire safety installations, including fire doors, fire stopping, alarms, and associated systems, are completed safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work closely with clients, supervisors, operatives, and project stakeholders, drive programme performance, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the successful delivery of critical fire safety improvement works.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Deliver toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site inspections, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Coordinating site activity, managing subcontractors, and working closely with Resident Liaison Officers, clients, and internal teams to ensure a smooth and positive experience for residents.
• Coordinate, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors to meet programme, productivity and KPI targets
• Ensure all works follow specifications, drawings, method statements and risk assessments
• Conduct pre-inspections and provide clear, timely reports
• Monitor onsite compliance, escalating issues promptly and ensuring corrective actions are closed out
• Support programme planning, sequencing and access management
• Monitor progress against daily/weekly targets and adjust resource allocation when needed

About You

• Proven experience supervising active and passive fire protection works within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems, including fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, cavity barriers, and intumescent coatings.
• Experience overseeing active fire protection installations, including fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, smoke control systems, and associated fire safety works.
• Demonstrable experience managing direct labour and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Good understanding of current fire safety legislation, Building Regulations, and relevant British Standards.
• Experience of Health & Safety, RAMS, and compliance processes.
• Experience managing teams and monitoring performance metrics.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, mobile work management systems).
• CSCS card and supervisory safety training (SSSTS / SMSTS and/or IOSH Managing Safely preferred).
• FIA, FDIS, FIRAS, BM Trada or equivalent fire industry qualifications (desirable)

What We Offer

• Salary up to £55,000 based upon experience
• Company vehicle + fuel card (business use)
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.