Role: Special Risk Site Manager - Electrical
Location: UK
Salary: £30,000 - £54,000 per annum
Technical Resources are recruiting for a Special Risk Site Manager to join a team delivering complex fire protection systems across high-risk and industrial environments. You’ll manage the day-to-day installation, testing, and commissioning of fire detection, gas suppression, and mechanical fire systems on sites across the UK.
Responsibilities:
- Manage site installation teams and subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to spec
- Oversee daily progress, method statement compliance, and health and safety on site
- Deliver toolbox talks and complete site safety documentation
- Liaise regularly with client reps, attend meetings, and support snagging and inspections
- Manage site documentation, including checklists and progress updates
- Support installation, testing, and commissioning of fire detection and suppression systems
- Travel and stay away from home across UK project sites as needed
Experience and Certifications Required:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing fire alarm, detection, or electrical systems projects
- Strong knowledge of BS5839:2017 and installation best practices
- Competent with IT systems (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- SMSTS qualification (essential)
- Clean UK driving licence
- Knowledge of BS6266, BS7273, BS8519, and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Understanding of ATEX regulations and water/gas-based suppression systems
- Familiarity with cable testing (IR, continuity)
- Experience with industrial or high-risk sites
- Strong planning and organisational ability
- Excellent safety awareness and documentation accuracy
- Comfortable leading teams and communicating with clients
- Willing to travel and stay away from home when required
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information.
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
