Site Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Site Manager – Passive Fire Protection ? Location: Hybrid role with travel across London & South East
? Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + van & fuel card
? Recruiter: CBW Recruitment (on behalf of a leading passive fire protection specialist)

? About the Client Our client delivers comprehensive passive fire protection services across residential, commercial, industrial, office, hospitality, and education sectors.

They’re renowned for technical excellence, compliance, and high-quality delivery.

? Role Overview We’re looking for a proactive and commercially aware Site Manager with contracts experience to lead passive fire protection projects across London and the South East.

You’ll collaboratively work alongside Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure timely, safe, compliant, and cost-efficient delivery—while enjoying a clear progression path.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of site delivery for passive fire projects—fire doors, fire-stopping, compartmentation
  
  
• Administer contract performance, including subcontractor and supplier negotiations, variations, and cost control
  
  
• Ensure full compliance with CDM, health & safety regulations, RAMS, and quality standards
  
  
• Perform site inspections, record progress, and proactively manage risk and change
  
  
• Lead progress meetings and report on project status, budget, and milestones
  
  
• Develop and mentor on-site operatives and subcontractor teams
  
  

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Passive Fire Protection (desirable)
  
  
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification
  
  
• CIS (FIRAS / BM Trada) qualification
  
  
• Full UK driving licence & valid CSCS / CPCS card
  
  
• Experience leading site teams and contracts in passive fire protection (fire doors, fire-stopping, compartmentation)
  
  
• Strong commercial aptitude—managing budgets, variations, and project risk
  
  
• Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager, with keen attention to detail
  
  

• Salary of £50k–£60k (DOE), plus company van and fuel card
  
  
• Permanent site-based role with UK-wide project exposure
  
  
• Opportunities for career progression—from Site Manager to Contracts or Project Management roles
  
  
• Diverse project experience across multiple sectors—residential, hospitality, education, and more
  
  
• A structured, supportive team environment with ongoing training and professional development