Active Fire Contract Manager

East West Connect Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Connect Ltd is seeking an Active Fire Contract Manager to lead the delivery, servicing, maintenance and compliance of active fire protection systems across sites in the UK. You will manage operational performance, commercial management, and client relationships while developing the active fire team.

The role requires strong project management and health and safety focus, with responsibility for budgets, reporting and regulatory compliance across multiple live contracts.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in contract management within active fire or similar compliance environment.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Good knowledge of active fire systems and relevant standards and legislation.
• Understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 and related regulations.
• SMSTS and CDM Awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and lifecycle delivery of active fire contracts from tender to completion.
• Oversee servicing, maintenance, testing and remedial works per legislation and standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, project costs, and final accounts.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers for efficient delivery.
• Maintain high health and safety standards including audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and accreditation requirements.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support tendering, estimating and business development activities.
• Monitor training, competency and development within the team.
• Prepare and present operational, commercial and compliance reports.

Skills

Contract management

Active fire systems

Budgeting & finance

Project management

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Client relationships

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Management

Fire safety qualifications

Tools

CAFM/job management systems

Spreadsheets

Project reporting tools

Job description

Role Overview

The Active Fire Contract Manager will lead the delivery, servicing, maintenance and compliance of active fire protection systems, including fire alarms, fire suppression, smoke control, fire curtains, emergency lighting and portable fire extinguishers.

The role is responsible for operational performance, commercial management, project delivery, health and safety, regulatory compliance, client relationships and the development of the active fire team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the day-to-day operations and full lifecycle delivery of active fire contracts, from tender handover and procurement through to completion and certification.
2. Oversee servicing, maintenance, testing and remedial works in line with applicable legislation, British Standards and accreditation requirements.
3. Manage budgets, forecasts, project costs, profit and loss, valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts.
4. Coordinate engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and other resources to ensure efficient delivery within agreed programmes and budgets.
5. Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, including site audits, risk assessments, method statements and toolbox talks.
6. Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation, British Standards, BAFE, NICEIC, IFC and EWC procedures.
7. Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, internal stakeholders and supply chain partners.
8. Support tendering, estimating, business development, contract reviews and the development of new business opportunities.
9. Monitor team training, competency, performance and development requirements.
10. Prepare and present operational, commercial and compliance reports and attend management, client, tender and project review meetings.

Essential Requirements

1. Minimum two years' experience in contract management within active fire, life safety, building services or a similar technical compliance environment.
2. Full UK manual driving licence.
3. Good knowledge of active fire systems, relevant British Standards, fire safety legislation and health and safety requirements.
4. Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
5. SMSTS and CDM Awareness training.
6. Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Height and Hazard and Risk Awareness training.
7. Strong commercial, financial, project management and organisational skills.
8. Experience managing teams, subcontractors, client relationships and multiple projects.
9. Good written and verbal communication skills.
10. Competence in CAFM/job management systems, spreadsheets and project reporting tools.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

1. Level 6 Diploma in Management.
2. ECS/CSCS Black Manager Card.
3. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire Systems.
4. BS 7671 electrical installation knowledge or qualification.
5. FIA BS 5266-1 Emergency Lighting, Advanced Maintainer or Advanced Installer qualifications.
6. City & Guilds 2357/2346 Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installations.
7. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
8. Experience implementing SFG20 maintenance schedules and working with BAFE, NICEIC or IFC accreditation requirements.

Other Requirements

1. Willingness to travel to various sites and undertake occasional out-of-hours work as agreed and required by operational needs.
2. Commitment to completing and recording at least 50 hours of relevant continuing professional development annually.

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