Contract Manager

Howells Recruitment; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company benefits package

Job summary

Howells Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for a leading passive fire protection contractor in London. You will oversee a portfolio of projects across London and surrounding areas, from mobilisation to completion, ensuring safety, quality and commercial performance.

The role requires strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including fire stopping, steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contract Manager in passive fire protection projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire stopping and passive protection systems.
• Experience with structural steel protection and intumescent coatings.
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams.
• Commercial and contractual awareness; ability to handle variations and payments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from start to finish.
• Oversee project delivery, programmes, commercial performance and client relations.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Oversee fire stopping, steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire door installations.
• Coordinate with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor programmes and ensure milestones are met.
• Manage variations, valuations and payments; review costs for profitability.
• Ensure compliance with specs and safety standards.
• Attend site and client meetings as required.
• Maintain project documentation and handover processes.
• Resolve operational issues swiftly; maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Contract management

Passive fire protection

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Driving licence

Education

Passive fire protection qualifications

NEBOSH or IOSH

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: North London / Home Counties

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Sector: Passive Fire Protection / Construction

A leading national Passive Fire Protection contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing team, overseeing a portfolio of passive fire protection projects across London and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager with a strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including structural steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors.

You will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, commercially and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from commencement through to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, commercial performance and client relationships.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Oversee works including fire stopping, structural steel protection, intumescent paint/coatings and fire door installations.
• Liaise with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment and commercial performance.
• Review project costs and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant specifications, manufacturers' requirements and industry standards.
• Maintain strong standards of quality, health & safety and compliance across projects.
• Attend site and client meetings as required.
• Manage project documentation, reporting and handover processes.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Contract Manager / Senior Contract Manager within passive fire protection.
• Strong knowledge of fire stopping and passive fire protection systems.
• Proven experience with structural steel protection.
• Strong understanding of intumescent paint/coatings.
• Experience with fire door installations and compliance.
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience dealing with Tier 1 contractors and/or major construction clients.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• SMSTS.
• Relevant passive fire protection qualifications.
• NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential or public-sector projects.
• Experience managing projects with significant fire stopping, steel protection and fire door packages.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Company benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a well-established national passive fire protection contractor.
• Career progression and long-term development opportunities.
• A varied portfolio of high-profile projects across London and the wider region.