Location: London & Surrounding Areas (Occasional Stay Away Required)
Salary: Circa £50,000 + Van
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded passive fire protection contractor with a strong reputation for quality, compliance and investing in its people. The business delivers passive fire protection works across a strong pipeline of secured contracts within the health and accommodation sectors, including hotels and student accommodation, with genuine development support, a structured working environment and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the sector.
This is a permanent position offering real responsibility, long-term stability and the opportunity to manage multiple live projects from day one. The role is primarily based in and around London, with occasional stay away required when projects demand it. Candidates must be willing and flexible to stay away from time to time.
The Role
As Passive Fire Site Manager, you will take full ownership of site operations across multiple FRA remedial projects within hotels and student accommodation. The primary focus of the role is fire stopping works, with fire door knowledge a valuable additional skill. You will manage installation teams, oversee quality and compliance, and act as the key point of contact between site, clients and the wider project team.
You will work closely with the Operations Manager and office-based teams, ensuring all works are delivered safely, compliantly and to programme across a variety of occupied environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and deliver FRA passive fire protection projects with a primary focus on fire stopping across hotels and student accommodation
* Oversee fire door works where required — fire door knowledge a strong advantage
* Understand the scope of works and plan and motivate site operatives for maximum productivity
* Liaise directly with clients and building users to obtain access and resolve on-site issues
* Induct operatives to site-specific requirements and company procedures
* Enforce a right-first-time culture and ensure quality standards are maintained at all times
* Carry out quality assurance checks and ensure sign-off of works on site
* Deliver toolbox talks, carry out site inspections and conduct equipment checks
* Capture progress and variation information for accurate reporting
* Complete and maintain all site paperwork and diaries
* Ensure sites are fully stocked with materials and access equipment, minimising waste
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as a Site Manager within passive fire protection with a strong focus on fire stopping
* Experience managing multiple sites and teams simultaneously
* Strong understanding of passive fire compliance standards including FIRAS, BM TRADA and IFC
* Willingness to stay away from home on an occasional basis — essential
* NVQ Level 2 or above in Passive Fire Protection — required
* CSCS Card — required
* SMSTS — required
* Full UK Driving Licence — required
* First Aid — required
What's On Offer
* Circa £50,000 per annum
* Company van
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Health plan for you and your family
* Generous annual training budget and personal development plans
* Sponsored professional qualifications and memberships
* Regular social events and team activities
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year