Site Manager - Fire Protection

Site Manager – Fire Remediation

Location: Chester, with follow-on project in Ormskirk 
Rate: Up to £270.00 per day
Start Date: Monday 2nd November
Contract: Initial project until Christmas, with a potential 12-month follow-on project

Job Description

ProGroup Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee fire remediation works at a retirement home in Chester. The initial contract runs until end of year, with a further 12-month project scheduled to commence in January in Ormskirk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction, fire protection or remediation works. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating site activities, maintaining quality and compliance, and supporting the Project Manager with inspections, reporting and day-to-day project administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations across fire remediation and associated building works.

• Coordinate subcontractors, operatives and other trades to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with the programme.

• Carry out inspections and destructive testing of firestopping installations to verify quality and compliance.

• Provide technical guidance to operatives on firestopping details, installation standards and compliance requirements.

• Monitor health and safety, workmanship and progress against project deadlines.

• Complete daily and weekly reports, maintain accurate site records and capture progress photographs.

• Use Procore, Breadcrumb and other IT systems to support project reporting and administration.

• Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain effective communication and ensure project requirements are met.

• Liaise professionally with residents, clients, subcontractors and the wider project team.

The scope of works includes resident decanting, ceiling removals, firestopping, sprinkler installations, fire damper installations, decoration and making good.

Essential Requirements

• Valid SMSTS certification.

• Current First Aid certification.

• Valid CSCS Card.

• Proven experience managing site activities within residential environments.

• Strong understanding of fire remediation works, particularly firestopping installations and compliance.

• Confident using IT systems for reporting, inspections and project administration.

• Excellent communication, organisational and coordination skills.

Desirable: FIRAS Supervisor qualification.

About You

You will be a professional, approachable and proactive Site Manager who can take ownership of day-to-day site operations. You will be confident supporting the Project Manager, maintaining accurate project records and ensuring work is completed to the required quality, safety and compliance standards.

Experience working in occupied residential buildings, retirement living or similar sensitive environments would be particularly beneficial, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with residents and clients.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £270.00 per day.

• Immediate contract opportunity starting Monday 2nd November.

• Initial project in Chester until end of year.

• Follow-on project in Ormskirk (L39), offering a further 12 months of work from January.

• Opportunity to work on significant fire remediation and building safety projects.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant site management experience and hold the required certifications, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today through CV-Library or contact ProGroup Recruitment to discuss the opportunity in more detail.