Site Manager / Assistant Site Manager – FRA Upgrades
Location: Chester
Contract: Temporary (Approx. 40 Weeks)
Start Date: Mid–Late March
Rate: Dependent on Experience
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager to oversee Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) upgrade works in Chester.
This is a long-term temporary opportunity (circa 40 weeks) managing works in an occupied setting. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day site operations, subcontractors, resident decanting coordination, sprinkler installations, FRA remedials and associated redecoration works. While this is a fire-safety upgrade project, in-depth technical knowledge of sprinklers or fire stopping is not essential we are looking for a strong, IT-competent Site Manager with experience delivering projects in live care or residential environments.
Role Overview:
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Oversee all trades on site in collaboration with the Project Manager
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Manage daily site operations and subcontractors
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Coordinate resident decanting within a live retirement home
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Ensure safe segregation of work areas in an occupied building
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Carry out site inductions for operatives and visitors
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Maintain all H&S documentation including RAMS, permits, inspections, site diaries and toolbox talks
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Complete QA reports and delap photographs
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Monitor quality of works including compartmentation and fire-stopping elements
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Liaise with care home management to minimise disruption to residents
Requirements:
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Proven experience managing works in live/occupied environments (care homes, social housing, retirement living preferred)
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SMSTS (Site Manager) or SSSTS (Assistant Site Manager)
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CSCS Card
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First Aid Certification
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Strong organisational and IT skills
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Experience delivering FRA or fire safety upgrade projects (desirable)
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Professional, patient and considerate approach when working around vulnerable residents
What We’re Looking For:
This role requires a proactive, organised Site Manager who can maintain high health & safety standards while delivering critical fire safety works within a sensitive environment. A calm and respectful manner is essential due to the nature of the setting.
Interviews will be conducted via Teams, with a view to appointing quickly.
If you are available for a long-term temporary contract and have experience managing live-site projects, we would welcome your application