Site Manager - Fire Protection

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 or email:

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