Contracts manager

Checkmate Fire; Elland; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise.

The Contracts Manager will oversee multiple projects within the Health & Accommodation team, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget while upholding high standards for clients.

Qualifications

• Previous Contracts Manager or Senior Site Management experience.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Management Card, First Aid at Work.
• Passive fire protection experience in compartmentation or fire doors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Manage passive fire protection projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Lead and support site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and attend progress meetings.
• Monitor performance, programme delivery, and commercial targets.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Compliance, and Operations teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting and project records.

Skills

Contracts management

Site leadership

Client relationships

Health & safety

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS Management Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and regulatory excellence, the company partners with organisations to deliver robust fire safety solutions that protect lives and assets.

Due to continued growth and increasing project demand, we are inviting applications for the position of Contracts Manager within our Health & Accommodation team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget while maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

What you'll be doing

Manage and oversee passive fire protection projects from mobilisation through to completion

Lead and support site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors

Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements, quality standards, and health & safety regulations

Maintain strong client relationships and attend progress meetings

Monitor project performance, programme delivery, and commercial targets

Work collaboratively with internal departments including Commercial, Compliance, and Operations

Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and project records are maintained

Support continuous improvement and promote Checkmate’s “right first time” culture

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Management role

Valid SMSTS, CSCS Management Card, First Aid at Work

Passive fire protection experience in either compartmentation or fire doors.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams effectively

Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability

Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements

Full UK driving licence

A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role

25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown

Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)

Access to continuous learning opportunities & development through our Award-winning Training Academy

Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones