Contract Manager

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Contract Manager with passive fire experience to oversee projects and contract management. The role includes building client relationships, coordinating project teams, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. A competitive salary of £50,000 to £65,000 is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Professional growth

Employee referral scheme

Pension perks

Holiday perks

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire, contract management or related discipline, preferably in engineering or construction.
• Strong understanding of contract law and risk management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee passive fire projects and contract management.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Coordinate project teams to fulfill contractual obligations.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contracts.
• Prepare reports and documentation for projects.
• Manage contract-related disputes.

Skills

Experience in passive fire

Strong understanding of contract law

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Good IT skills

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 life cycle.

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 productivity.
• 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 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.