Site Manager - Passive Fire (PFP) - Epsom

Role Overview
Due to continued growth and the award of new contracts, our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee multiple large-scale Passive Fire Protection (PFP) projects valued between £2-4 million. This client-side position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery aligns with programme, budget, and specification.

• Oversee daily site operations relating to fire safety and remedial works, including FRA projects.

• Supervise principal contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

• Monitor the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment works.

• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular quality and safety inspections.

• Maintain accurate site documentation, progress reports, and photographic records using digital reporting tools.

• Act as the key point of contact for contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation, industry standards, and best practice (including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999).

• Track project costs, budgets, and commercial performance to support overall profitability and value for money.

• Implement and manage quality assurance processes such as Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), ensuring audit-ready documentation.

• Support the development of the "Golden Thread" by ensuring all installations are properly recorded, certified, and traceable.

• Liaise with design teams and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum.

• Verify that all operatives and subcontractors are suitably qualified and using accredited materials and systems.

• Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and operational excellence across all projects.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within fire protection or fire & security sectors.

• Relevant trade qualifications and Passive Fire Protection certifications.

• Strong technical understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment systems.

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects (£2-4 million).

• Sound knowledge of fire regulations, FRA requirements, and PFP systems.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations.

• Desirable: Experience working within the social housing sector.

• Desirable: Carpentry background with hands-on fire door installation or remedial experience.

• Confident using IT platforms, digital reporting tools, and mobile site applications.

• Full UK driving licence (maximum six points).

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £48,000 per annum

• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.