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Role Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and organised Site Manager with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and team leadership within the fire protection sector. The role involves overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards, and maintaining excellent client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality and Compliance:
- Ensure all works are completed in line with industry standards and relevant accreditations including BM TRADA.
- Conduct timely on-site checks to guarantee high-quality outcomes.
- Accurately input project data into the designated management system.
Site Management:
- Oversee site setup and sign-off processes.
- Manage stock levels, receive deliveries, and conduct site condition surveys.
- Ensure welfare facilities are in place and preliminaries are delivered effectively.
- Carry out post-inspections to support final project approval.
- Identify opportunities for project variations and promptly report them to the Project Manager.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise trades and sub-contractors, resolving daily challenges and promoting team morale.
- Manage conflicts and highlight resource needs.
- Maximise workforce productivity on-site.
- Provide training on project management software to sub-contractors and site teams.
Quality Control:
- Ensure all works are certifiable, compliant, and aligned with client expectations.
- Conduct spot checks and maintain records of completed works.
Client Liaison:
- Attend pre-start meetings and maintain a clean, organised site that reflects the company’s professional image.
- Engage with clients and residents, explaining works clearly and managing expectations.
- Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and participate in client calls as needed.
Communication:
- Provide weekly reports to clients and internal teams.
- Keep the Project Manager informed of site progress, with reporting frequency agreed in advance.
Health & Safety:
- Implement and uphold the company’s Health & Safety policy across all sites.
- Ensure safe working practices through regular training and audits.
- Induct new tradespeople and ensure all relevant H&S paperwork is completed.
- Lead regular toolbox talks, including Health & Safety updates.
About the company:
A market-leading fire safety engineering consultancy with in-house construction and manufacturing capabilities across the passive and active fire protection sector. They offer an end-to-end service to their clients from the initial discovery and planning stages to design, delivery, and ongoing maintenance.
