Passive Fire Site Manager

Job Description - Passive Fire Protection Site Manager







Location

Mobile Role - Covering Sites Across the South East (including Guildford, Hounslow, Heathrow, Bracknell and surrounding areas)

Job Type

Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Passive Fire Protection Site Manager to oversee multiple live construction sites across the South East. This is a mobile role requiring regular travel between sites throughout the week to ensure all passive fire protection works are completed safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring site operations, supporting installation teams, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring all works comply with current fire safety regulations and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit multiple project sites each week across Guildford, Hounslow, Heathrow, Bracknell and surrounding areas.
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor the quality of passive fire protection installations.
• Review and verify Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) before work commences.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Monitor health and safety on site, identifying and resolving any issues promptly.
• Inspect fire stopping, fire sealing, fire compartmentation and associated passive fire protection works to ensure they are installed correctly.
• Complete quality assurance inspections and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Identify defects or non-conformances and ensure remedial works are completed to the required standard.
• Liaise with site managers, principal contractors, clients and installation teams to coordinate works effectively.
• Conduct toolbox talks and provide guidance to site operatives where required.
• Ensure materials, workmanship and documentation meet project specifications.
• Produce site reports, photographs and progress updates for senior management.
• Support project delivery by ensuring programmes are maintained while upholding quality and safety standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture and maintain excellent housekeeping across all sites.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing passive fire protection projects or supervising passive fire protection installations.
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, compartmentation, fire doors and passive fire protection systems.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and site compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing and approving RAMS.
• Ability to identify installation defects and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems.

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS Manager Card
• FIRAS, BM TRADA or equivalent passive fire protection knowledge
• Asbestos Awareness
• First Aid at Work
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Construction Site Management (or equivalent)

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Professional and confident when dealing with clients and contractors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, organised and proactive.
• Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining industry standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Fuel card.
• Company phone and laptop/tablet.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial projects across the South East.

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