Contract Manager

ATK Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in fire engineering is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee projects and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will have experience in the passive fire industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This role offers a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum, along with professional growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning

Professional growth and career advancement

Employee referral scheme

Pension benefits

Holiday perks

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire, contract management or engineering/construction.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee passive fire projects and contract management.
• Build relationships with clients to understand requirements.
• Coordinate project teams to fulfill contractual obligations.

Skills

Experience in passive fire

Contract management

Communication skills

Negotiation techniques

Risk management

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

What our client does:

Our client is a leading passive fire, fire engineering and Consultancy Business, specialising in providing high-standard passive fire engineering solutions for clients across various industries, including Construction, Sport and Leisure, Housing, Education, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Industrial sectors.

This role can be hybrid and work from home.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee all aspects of passive fire projects, contract management, including negotiating, drafting, and finalising contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring their requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled, and projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation to support project deliverables and regulatory submissions.
• Manage and resolve any contract-related disputes or issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.

What they are looking for:

• Experience in passive fire, contract management or a related discipline, preferably within the engineering or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation techniques, and risk management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise workload, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated and a good team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity, and proactiveness.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft software.
• A good understanding of the standards related to the industry.

Why work for our client:

• Work within a friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and career advancement.
• Training and CPD opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Salary 50,000 to 65,000 p/a depending on experience.
• All the pension and holiday perks etc.

We are seeking a Contract Manager, ideally with Passive Fire expereicne with excellent personal and communication skills and wants to progress in the sector.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your career. If you are a Contract Manager considering your next opportunity, please contact Alan Atkinson for further information and submit your CV outlining your experience in the sector.