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Role Overview Due to continued growth and the award of new contracts, our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee multiple large-scale Passive Fire Protection (PFP) projects valued between 2-4 million. This client-side position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with all regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery aligns with programme, budget, and specification. Oversee daily site operations relating to fire safety and remedial works, including FRA projects. Supervise principal contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Monitor the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment works. Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular quality and safety inspections. Maintain accurate site documentation, progress reports, and photographic records using digital reporting tools. Act as the key point of contact for contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation, industry standards, and best practice (including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999). Track project costs, budgets, and commercial performance to support overall profitability and value for money. Implement and manage quality assurance processes such as Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), ensuring audit-ready documentation. Support the development of the "Golden Thread" by ensuring all installations are properly recorded, certified, and traceable. Liaise with design teams and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum. Verify that all operatives and subcontractors are suitably qualified and using accredited materials and systems. Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and operational excellence across all projects. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Site Manager within fire protection or fire & security sectors. Relevant trade qualifications and Passive Fire Protection certifications. Strong technical understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment systems. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects ( 2-4 million). Sound knowledge of fire regulations, FRA requirements, and PFP systems. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations. Desirable: Experience working within the social housing sector. Desirable: Carpentry background with hands-on fire door installation or remedial experience. Confident using IT platforms, digital reporting tools, and mobile site applications. Full UK driving licence (maximum six points). Salary & Benefits Circa 48,000 per annum Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

What you’ll be doing day to day The role involves the Management of a team of Auditors, trainers & Assessors who will be instrumental in the execution of the key areas of compliance. Working closely with the various business unit operational management leads (General / Operations Managers), Our clients and suppliers to ensure that all standards are understood, met and complied with. Driving NRSWA & SROH compliance levels, reducing the cost of failure by addressing root cause matters arising and defect/remedial levels Determining and agreeing on in-house Telecoms divisional quality procedures, standards and specifications Assessing changing client requirements and ensuring these are met Understanding, communicating and agreeing changing client standards/specifications to the operational delivery team Specifying material requirements with suppliers to ensure compliance with our operational Build, Inspection and Test Plans Investigating and setting standards for quality relating to health and safety matters Working with operational staff to establish processes standards, systems and procedures are effective Writing management and technical reports for clarity on direction, with particular focus on new ways of working. Maintaining and updating training needs for the business as we evolve into new Hybrid FTTP build Methodologies, active in setting up in house training capabilities and or liaising with third party providers Acting as a catalyst for change and improvement in performance and quality around our customer product delivery Directing objectives to maximise profitability through efficiencies implemented Recording, analysing and distributing statistical information to monitor an inform performance improvement actions Supervising operational staff deployed on the Quality team tasks  The experience we're looking for Proven track record in Quality Management Relevant IQA qualifications Experience in the Telecoms Industry Personable and highly motivated A strong leader and manager Excellent technical skills Good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics Planning and organisation skills Communication and interpersonal skills Problem-solving skills Team working skills High levels of IT skills The personal attributes we're looking for Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required  Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence  Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service Experience in a fast paced, national and multi-site business Self-starter who has the ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines What we can offer you Competitive Salary  Company car / Car allowance  25 days holiday + bank holidays  Holiday trading scheme  Private Medical Insurance  Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers)  Free eye test vouchers  Employee share scheme  3x life assurance  Free Parking  Flexible Working  5% enhanced pension contribution