Site Manager - Fire Protection

Site Manager - Fire Protection

London

Permanent

DCS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead and deliver passive fire protection projects. This role involves supervising the installation and remediation of fire doors, fire stopping and compartmentation systems to ensure full compliance with current safety regulations and third party certification schemes

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification
• Plan work schedules, manage labour, and coordinate material deliveries
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, passing client audits and third-party inspections such as FIRAS or BM Trada

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of fire doors, fire stopping and fire compartmentation
• Conduct detailed site inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, manufacturers instructions and building codes
• Maintain accurate digital site records, photographic evidence and Golden Thread documentation.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and update internal management systems

Health, Safety & Environment

• Implement and manage HSEQ systems on-site, enforcing strict adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and risk assessments.

Team & Stakeholder Management

- Lead and supervise direct labour teams and subcontractors

- Liaise with clients, residents, and site surveyors to ensure smooth project delivery

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Site Manager within the Passive Fire Protection or Fire Safety industry

- In depth understanding of fire doors, fire stopping and compartmentation

- SMSTS is essential

- NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or similar is desirable

- Experience with FIRAS or BM Trada or similar third-party accreditation schemes is desirable

- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in digital reporting tools (e.g Bolster, Boris or MS Office)

- Full UK Driving License

Benefits

-Circa £48k

-Company vehicle or car allowance + fuel card

-Pension scheme

-Training and career progression opportunities

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