Contract Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Build Recruitment; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company laptop and mobile phone

Pension scheme

21 days annual holiday plus bank/extra

Job summary

Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple passive fire protection projects in North London. You will manage contracts from inception through completion, overseeing direct labour and subcontractors to deliver on time, on budget and to high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and knowledge of BS EN standards. You will liaise with clients, suppliers and design teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within passive fire protection or related construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping and containment systems.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale contracts with significant project values.
• Understanding of relevant fire safety regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and profits.
• Proven leadership of direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Oversee direct labour and subcontractors, maintaining high safety, quality and performance standards.
• Act as primary contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage project programmes, documentation and contractual requirements.
• Implement and monitor QA processes including PQP and ITP, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, value engineering and cost savings without compromising safety.
• Promote safety, accountability and continuous improvement across project teams.

Skills

Contracts Management

Passive Fire Protection

Fire Doors

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Client & Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Location: North London
Salary: Circa GBP60,000 per annum Company Car & Benefits
Sector: Passive Fire Protection / Fire Doors / Construction

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join a highly respected, privately owned business specialising in passive fire protection solutions, with operations across North London and the wider UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing business with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, fully compliant fire protection solutions. The company has been manufacturing fire doors since 1996 and has continually developed its products, expertise and services to meet the evolving demands of the industry.

With a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance, the business provides a comprehensive range of engineered fire door sets, fire stopping and compartmentation systems. Managing the entire process from initial survey and design through to installation and ongoing maintenance, the company prides itself on exceeding customer expectations through technical excellence, attention to detail and cost-effective project delivery.

Having developed an extensive portfolio of tested and certified products, the business is recognised for its commitment to enhancing product performance, reliability and fire safety standards.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a commercially astute and experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple large-scale passive fire protection projects, typically valued between GBP2m GBP4m.

The Role

Reporting directly to the senior management team, you will be responsible for managing multiple contracts from initial inception through to successful completion.

You will oversee direct labour teams and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Acting as a key point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will take responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of your contracts, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring that all works meet the required regulatory and contractual standards.

This is a hands-on management position, ideally suited to someone who understands the technical requirements of passive fire protection and has the leadership skills to drive projects forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection (PFP) projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Oversee direct labour teams and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations, company procedures and industry standards, including BS EN 1634, BS 8214 and BS 9999.
• Maintain strong commercial oversight, monitoring project budgets, costs, variations and overall profitability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage project programmes, documentation, progress reports and contractual requirements.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes, including Project Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
• Ensure installations meet required standards and that all works are fully documented, recorded and traceable through digital systems, supporting Golden Thread requirements.
• Carry out regular site inspections, monitor progress and oversee the resolution of defects.
• Ensure subcontractors and operatives are appropriately qualified, trained and working with approved and accredited products and materials.
• Work closely with design teams, clients and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum.
• Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies, value engineering and cost savings without compromising safety or compliance.
• Promote a positive culture of safety, accountability, quality and continuous improvement across all project teams.

Skills & Experience Required

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within passive fire protection, fire doors, fire stopping, construction or the fire and security industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation and containment systems.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale contracts, ideally with project values in the region of GBP2m GBP4m.
• A strong understanding of relevant fire safety regulations, industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Excellent commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets, contractual obligations and project profitability.
• Proven experience managing direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Circa GBP60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company car.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• 21 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• An additional day of annual leave for each year of service, up to a maximum of three additional days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Inclusion in company social events and fun days.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an established, privately owned business that genuinely values quality, technical expertise and customer satisfaction.

With a strong reputation built over decades, an impressive track record in fire door manufacturing and installation, and a continued commitment to innovation and compliance, the company offers the opportunity to play a key role in its ongoing growth.

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in passive fire protection and are looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking and quality-driven business, we would be keen to hear from you.