Contracts Manager

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in fire protection seeks a Contracts Manager for the Midlands region. This role entails managing multiple projects, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a background in contract management and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary between £50k and £70k based on experience and opportunities for career progression are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomous position

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in contract or project management within construction, building services, or related sectors.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability, able to manage multiple contracts at once.
• Experience preparing invoices and handling contract financials.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kickoff and coordination of new contracts, ensuring clear project objectives.
• Oversee delivery of multiple fire protection projects across the Midlands.
• Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor compliance, progress, and contract variations.
• Handle month-end billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain project documentation and produce management reports.
• Build strong client relationships through regular site visits.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational ability

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager – Midlands

Location: Midlands, England (regional travel required)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum

I'm currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of a specialist contractor that delivers a wide range of fire protection solutions across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with contract management experience to join a business that is making a real impact in safety-critical construction. While experience in fire protection and fire-stopping would be a significant advantage, it's not essential - what matters most is proven management capability, the ability to run projects from kickoff through to completion, and confidence handling month-end invoicing for your works.

About the Business

This contractor is trusted across the region to deliver best-in-class passive fire protection services, including:

• Structural Steel Fire Protection
• Fire Compartmentation & Fire Barrier Systems
• Fire Boarding & Fireproof Insulation
• Legacy Building Fire Protection (upgrading existing stock)
• Fire Protection Surveying
• Passive Fire Certification
• Small Works Division - supporting bespoke or reactive projects
• Comprehensive Passive Fire Protection services across multiple sectors

With a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and safety, the team works on a diverse portfolio of projects, from large commercial sites through to specialised works in existing and legacy buildings.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you'll:

• Lead the kickoff and coordination of new contracts, ensuring clear project objectives.
• Oversee delivery of multiple fire protection projects across the Midlands.
• Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor compliance, progress, and contract variations.
• Handle month-end billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain project documentation and produce management reports.
• Build strong client relationships through regular site visits.

What We're Looking For

• Background in contract or project management within construction, building services, or related sectors.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational ability, able to manage multiple contracts at once.
• Experience preparing invoices and handling contract financials.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands.

Highly Advantageous

• Knowledge of fire protection systems, fire-stopping, or passive fire protection.
• Familiarity with compliance, certification, and building regulations.

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary £50k - £70k (based on experience).
• Autonomous position where you'll take full ownership of contracts.
• Career progression into senior operational or commercial leadership roles.
• Impactful work in a sector that is critical for safety, compliance, and quality.

Apply

Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today!

Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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