Contract Manager - Passive Fire

Howells Solutions Limited; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passive fire protection specialist in the UK seeks a Contract Manager (Passive Fire) to oversee project management from receipt of order to completion. The role involves stakeholder and cost management along with ensuring compliance with safety documentation. Ideal candidates should hold relevant qualifications, including SMSTS and CSCS. This opportunity offers competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday, healthcare, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Car / allowance

5% employer pension contribution

Healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Team/company events

Qualifications

• Experience in managing full P&L responsibility of projects.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and cost management.
• Relevant certifications: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, Passive Fire Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from order receipt to final account stage.
• Prepare relevant documentation and manage project timelines.
• Engage in cost-effective material procurement and manage changes.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cost Management

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager (Passive Fire)

Location: Midlands (Will involve travel)

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Established in 1989, Our client is the UK's leading passive fire protection specialist, supplying a comprehensive range of third‑party accredited survey, installation and compliance services to public and private sector organisations across the country.

With offices nationwide, this is a great opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, modern contractor, that genuinely cares about its people.

Duties

• Full P&L responsibility of projects from receipt of order to final account stage
• Producing project site files, incorporating all relevant site documentation
• Application of project programme timescales, building the programme of works for production
• Assessment of all sub‑contractor H&S documentation, including client employed contractors
• Preparation and collation of Principal Contractor H&S documentation
• External Stakeholder Management — client site progress meetings with property team and project interested parties, safety consultants, designers, local authority, or property tenants
• Internal Stakeholder Management — weekly labour and production review meetings reporting to the board and preparing senior management reports for weekly client SMT updates
• Cost Management, working alongside the assigned QS, monitoring the project lifecycle cost, engaging with the buyer to achieve cost‑effective materials and sub‑contract teams
• Scope Change Management, ensuring any additional works requested are costed, submitted for approval by the QS before being undertaken onsite

Qualifications / Certifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Asbestos Awareness
• Passive Fire Accreditation

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas Shutdown
• Car / allowance
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible, family friendly working environment
• Team/company events and competitions