Site Manager - Passive Fire Protection in Watford

Location: Watford / North London / Stevenage / Oxford 

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) + Company Benefits

We are seeking an experienced and driven Site Manager specialising in passive fire protection (compartmentation and/or fire doors) to oversee site operations across the Watford, North London, Stevenage, and Oxford areas.

In this role, you will be responsible for supervising individual contracts, maintaining high health and safety standards, and ensuring exceptional product quality. You will work closely with your Contracts Manager, administrative teams, direct labour, and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to an amazing standard.

• HHS & Environmental Management: Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental management on site. Drive "CheckSafe" practices, deliver daily toolbox talks, and carry out site inspections and equipment checks using Boris.

• Project Planning & Delivery: Collaborate with the Contracts Manager to prepare, review, and revise project programmes and control procedures to achieve on-time, cost-effective delivery.

• Site Operations & Induction: Induct operatives to the Checkmate Way and site-specific requirements, delegate tasks, ensure appropriate labour resourcing, and keep sites fully stocked with materials and access equipment while minimising waste.

• Quality Assurance (QA): Ensure all technical procedures and QA checks are adhered to, sign off works on site and through Boris records, and resolve QA failures, site issues, or customer complaints promptly.

• Documentation & Reporting: Ensure site paperwork, diaries, and progress updates are accurately completed, maintained efficiently, and capture any variations to the scope of work.

• Customer Relations: Build lasting relationships with customers and contractors, working cohesively to resolve site issues and manage defect/snag-free project handovers.

• Experience: Proven site management experience within the passive fire protection sector (compartmentation and/or fire doors).

• Communication & IT: Confident, professional communicator capable of chairing and running meetings and providing regular updates. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project).

Qualifications:

• • CSCS Card at Site Manager level

  • Valid SMSTS

  • 3-day First Aid

  • Valid Scaffold Appreciation Certificate (Desirable)

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Attributes: Strong leadership and people management skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, excellent problem-solving, literacy, numeracy, and time-management skills.

• Competitive basic salary benchmarked against industry standards

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus additional paid leave during the Christmas shutdown

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Discretionary annual performance-based pay reviews and bonuses

• Death in service benefit (4x salary)

• Medicash Health Plan membership for you and your family (including virtual GP, physiotherapy, skin checks, and wellness support)

• Access to structured training budgets, Protected Learning Time (PLT), and clear career progression pathways

• Flexible, family-friendly hybrid working environment, modern tech setup, and regional office perks

To express your interest or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch directly using the contact details below:

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