Fire Suppression Site Manager

5 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Johnson Controls Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

What You Will Do

As Site Manager at Johnson Controls, you will report directly to the Operations and Project Managers, with a primary focus on Health & Safety, time management, PPE, and ensuring the proper installation, testing, and inspection of sprinkler systems. Your responsibilities will include delivering toolbox talks and training sessions to subcontractors, driving site productivity, and ensuring projects are completed on time and meet contractual obligations. You will collaborate with both internal and external teams to address any issues, manage timelines effectively, and maintain cost control. Each project will present unique challenges that will require your technical expertise and strong communication skills to gather and apply relevant data efficiently.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company car, laptop, and phone
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Pension, life assurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • JCI discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and referral bonuses
  • Ongoing training and development
  • A safety-led, inclusive work culture

How You Will Do It

  • Deliver a first-class customer experience
  • Drive efficiency and productivity on-site
  • Manage RAMS, PPE, toolbox talks, and accident investigations
  • Ensure accurate installation of fire protection systems according to specifications
  • Oversee the installation of sprinklers, risers, hose reels, hydrants, and water supplies
  • Resolve design issues in collaboration with clients, M&E teams, consultants, installers, authorities, auditors, and insurers
  • Meet deadlines while conducting system testing and troubleshooting
  • Plan and manage critical paths within project timelines
  • Ensure compliance of site personnel with EHS regulations

What We Look For

  • Experience in a customer-facing role
  • Proven track record of achieving project objectives
  • Preferably time-served in fire sprinkler or gas suppression systems

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Sound industry knowledge, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification
  • Familiarity with BS EN 12845, Factory Mutual, and NFPA standards
  • Full clean driving license preferred
  • LPCB Module 1 & 2 certification desirable

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