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Site Manager
- Salary: Up to £350.00 per day
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - West Midlands
- Town/City: Birmingham, West Midlands
- Posted: 07/10/2026
- Listed in: Site Management
- Reference: SMALARM_1791382035
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Site Manager - M&E / Fire Alarm Systems - Nights
Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager with a strong M&E background to oversee a major fire alarm upgrade programme across a university campus.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the safe and efficient delivery of works taking place predominantly during night shifts, ensuring minimal disruption to the university's day-to-day operations. The role will involve coordinating specialist M&E contractors and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and programme delivery.
Position: Site Manager
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Night rate: £350.00 per night (Negotiable)
Contract Type: Freelance
Start date: Last week of October - Christmas
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise night-time M&E works across an operational university campus.
- Oversee the installation and upgrade of fire alarm and associated life-safety systems.
- Coordinate specialist M&E subcontractors, engineers and site operatives.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, RAMS and programme requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and monitor quality of installation.
- Manage permits, access arrangements and safe systems of work.
- Liaise with the project management team, client representatives and university stakeholders.
- Ensure all works comply with relevant health & safety legislation and project procedures.
- Monitor progress against programme and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
- Manage defects, snagging and handover requirements.
- Ensure the site is left safe, secure and ready for normal university operations each morning.
Requirements:
- SMSTS
- CSCS
- First Aid
- Proven experience working as a Site Manager within an M&E environment.
- Strong understanding of fire alarm systems, electrical installations or life-safety systems.
- Previous experience managing works within a live/operational environment is highly desirable.
- Experience working on universities, hospitals, schools or other occupied/public-sector environments would be advantageous.
- Comfortable managing subcontractors and specialist M&E trades.
- Strong understanding of RAMS, permits and site health & safety.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work night shifts consistently throughout the project.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV.
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