Site Manager

Site Manager

Security Cleared

Fire Stopping

Location

East Kilbride, Scotland - DWP Office

Start Date

21st September 2026

Duration

6 weeks

Project

Fire Stopping Works - DWP Office

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced

Site Manager to oversee a 6-week fire stopping project within a

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) office in East Kilbride, Scotland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, coordinating subcontractors and specialist fire stopping trades, ensuring works are delivered safely, to the required quality standards and in accordance with the project programme.

This is a client-facing position, so the successful Site Manager must be

professional, presentable, organised and confident when dealing with clients and stakeholders.

Experience working within

government, commercial or occupied office environments would be highly advantageous.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

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Day-to-day site management

Take responsibility for the daily running of the project, coordinating fire stopping contractors, trades, deliveries and site activities to ensure the works progress efficiently.

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Health & Safety

Maintain a strong health and safety culture on site, ensuring RAMS, site inductions, toolbox talks, permits and inspections are completed and adhered to throughout the project.

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Programme & Coordination

Manage the short-term programme and coordinate subcontractors to ensure the fire stopping works are completed within the 6-week programme. Identify and resolve any issues that could impact progress.

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Quality & Compliance

Monitor the quality of fire stopping works, ensuring installations are completed in accordance with the relevant specifications, manufacturers' requirements and project standards. Maintain accurate records, photographs and site documentation.

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Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the main site-based point of contact for the client and other stakeholders, providing regular progress updates, managing queries and ensuring the works are carried out professionally with minimal disruption to the DWP's operations.

Essential Requirements

• Strong

Site Management experience

• Previous experience managing

fire stopping or passive fire protection works

• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist trades
• Strong knowledge and proven experience of

Health & Safety

• Strong programme and progress management skills
• Professional, presentable and confident when dealing with clients
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage site activities independently
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience maintaining site documentation, quality records and project reports

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SMSTS - Essential

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Relevant CSCS Site Manager/Supervisor card - Essential

• Ability to work within a professional and potentially occupied office environment

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

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Fire stopping / passive fire protection experience

• Relevant fire stopping qualifications or training

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Procore experience

• First Aid at Work
• Asbestos Awareness
• Temporary Works
• Manual Handling
• Previous experience working on

DWP, government, public sector or other secure sites

• Experience working within live or occupied buildings

Project Environment

The project involves

fire stopping works within a DWP office in East Kilbride.

The successful Site Manager will be responsible for ensuring the specialist works are coordinated effectively and delivered safely, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Due to the nature of the environment, the Site Manager must be professional and comfortable working directly with the client and within an operational office environment.

Key Requirements at a Glance

Role

Site Manager

Location

East Kilbride, Scotland - DWP Office

Start

21st September 2026

Duration

6 weeks

Project

Fire stopping works within a DWP office

SMSTS

Essential

CSCS

Relevant Site Manager/Supervisor card -

Essential

Fire Stopping Experience

Essential / Strongly preferred

H&S Experience

Essential

Client-facing

Essential

Procore

Desirable

First Aid / Asbestos Awareness /

Temporary Works / Manual Handling

Desirable