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