Site Supervisor - FRA Works

Howells Solutions Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee active and passive fire protection works across Essex sites. You will manage day-to-day site operations, lead site teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects meet fire safety regulations, quality standards and schedule.

The role is client-facing, requires strong supervision skills, and involves liaising with residents and stakeholders to deliver a smooth project experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems (fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings).
• Experience overseeing active fire protection installations (alarms, emergency lighting, smoke control).
• Good understanding of fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams and subcontractors to ensure fire safety installations are completed safely and to standards.
• Drive programme performance and regulatory compliance with stakeholders.
• Maintain health and safety on site and ensure RAMS and quality controls.

Skills

Passive fire protection

Active fire protection installations

Fire safety legislation

IT proficiency

CSCS card & supervisory training

Fire industry qualifications (FIA/FDIS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile work management systems

Job description

Site Supervisor - Fire Protection Works

Up to £45k + company van + fuel card

Chelmsford based

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee the delivery of active and passive fire protection works across multiple sites throughout Essex.

This is a client facing role. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, leading your site team and subcontractors to ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with fire safety regulations and quality standards.

You must have proven experience supervising active and passive fire protection works within Social Housing, with a strong track record of managing direct labour and subcontractors and maintaining a visible site presence.

Site Supervisor Duties

• Leading site-based teams and subcontractors to ensure all fire safety installations, including fire doors, fire stopping, alarms and associated systems, are completed safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards
• Working in partnership with clients, operatives and project stakeholders to drive programme performance and maintain regulatory compliance
• Health and safety on site, ensuring all works comply with Health & Safety, quality and regulatory standards
• Delivering toolbox talks, risk assessments and site inspections, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Coordinating site activity and managing subcontractors
• Liaising with Resident Liaison Officers, clients and internal teams to ensure a smooth and positive experience for residents
• Monitoring team performance metrics and working to strict key performance indicators
• Management of RAMS and compliance processes

About You

• 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 and smoke control systems
• Good understanding of current fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and relevant British Standards
• IT proficient (Microsoft Office and 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)

Benefits

• Salary of up to £45K depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression

You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £45K + company van + fuel card + benefits.