Contracts Manager

CBW Staffing Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple fire protection projects. The ideal candidate will manage teams, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and maintain project profitability. Experience in the fire protection or construction sector is essential, along with excellent leadership and communication skills. This role offers a salary of £60,000 plus a company car, laptop, and mobile phone.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in fire protection or construction.
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, and containment.
• Experience managing large-scale projects (£2-4 million).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple PFP projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and project profitability.
• Act as key point of contact for clients and suppliers.

Skills

Contracts Management

Fire Safety Regulations

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Job description

Contracts Manager - Fire & Security - £60,000 per annum + company car

Location: London / North London / Home Counties

Salary: £60,000 + Company Car, Laptop & Phone

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a respected Fire & Security contractor, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple Passive Fire Protection (PFP) projects across London and the Home Counties, with typical project values ranging from £2-4 million.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware professional to join a growing business and take ownership of key projects within the fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, containment, and social housing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple PFP projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness—monitoring budgets, costs, and project profitability.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Produce and manage project documentation, programmes, and progress reports.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries.
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment.
• Experience managing large-scale projects (£2-4 million).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package

• £60,000 salary (DOE)
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager seeking your next challenge within the Fire & Security sector, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or contact Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions for a confidential discussion