Contract Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Howells Solutions Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passive fire protection specialist is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee projects from order receipt to final accounts. The role requires experience in project management, cost monitoring, and stakeholder engagement. Key certifications like SMSTS and CSCS are necessary. 25 days holiday, healthcare, and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Car allowance

5% employer pension contribution

Healthcare

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold relevant safety certifications including SMSTS and CSCS.
• Proven experience managing projects in the construction or related industry.
• Familiarity with Passive Fire Protection standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full P&L responsibility for assigned projects.
• Manage the documentation and application of project program timelines.
• Conduct site progress meetings and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Management

Stakeholder Management

H&S Compliance

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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