Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in fire engineering in Chelmsford seeks a Contract Manager with passive fire experience. You will oversee contracts, manage client relationships, and ensure project compliance. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in contract management, especially within engineering or construction sectors. This role offers a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 p/a and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Training and CPD opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Pension and holiday perks

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire or contract management within engineering or construction.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation techniques.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee passive fire projects and contract management.
• Negotiate and finalise contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Negotiation techniques

Risk management

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 deliverable and regulatory submissions.
• Manage and resolve any contract-related disputes or issues that may arise during the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• 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 productivity.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft software.
• A good understanding of the standards related to the industry.

Benefits

• 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 experience, with excellent personal and communication skills and who 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.