Building Site Manager jobs in United Kingdom

We are working on behalf of a respected and growing contractor within the built environment sector to recruit an experienced Fire Door Site Manager with a strong background in new and remediation fire door projects. This is a hands-on, site-based position offering a blend of project leadership, compliance, and stakeholder coordination responsibilities.

This company works across residential and commercial environments with a strong emphasis on quality, health and safety, and fire compliance. You ll be joining a supportive team and will be offered additional training and development where required.

The Role:

You will take full responsibility for managing door-related packages on live projects, ensuring quality and compliance from pre-construction through to completion. Duties will include:

• Conducting fire door surveys, referencing, and collating floor plans

• Producing detailed work schedules and managing procurement

• Liaising with commercial teams to compare survey data and validate scope

• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and third-party accreditations (e.g., FIRAS)

• Preparing and overseeing H&S documentation including Construction Phase Plans and Method Statements

• Managing site-based labour and subcontractors

• Acting as a key point of contact for technical queries and resident liaison

• Supporting and developing site teams to maintain benchmark quality

• Regular reporting to senior management and maintaining progress trackers

• Using digital tools and systems to log and monitor works

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing joinery or fire door installation works

• Strong working knowledge of door compliance standards (BS8214 advantageous)

• Confident leading site teams and managing sub-contractors

• SMSTS, First Aid, and ideally CSCS Gold Supervisor card

• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Willingness to travel and work away as required (expenses covered)

What s on Offer:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Company vehicle or car allowance

• Company pension and private healthcare

• Laptop, phone, and ongoing support

• Career progression opportunities

If you're a skilled site manager or project lead with experience in door installation or fire safety joinery, we d love to hear from you.