Contracts Manager

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK construction group as a Contracts Manager in the Oak Fire Protection Business. Manage fire protection contracts, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction. This role offers stability, career growth, and a supportive work environment with flexible practices and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle schemes

Pension

Share schemes

Private medical

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing passive fire protection contracts.
• Knowledge of fire-stopping systems, fire doors, and compartmentation.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating fire protection projects from award to completion.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards.
• Supervising site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

SMSTS

CSCS (Black or Gold)

Job description

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Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

CONTRACTS MANAGER - OAK FIRE PROTECTION

Location: LEICESTERSHIRE / SOLIHULL

What you will be doing:

Join Galliford Try as a Contracts Manager within our Oak Fire Protection Business. Ideally based in or around Leicestershire or Solihull, with travel across various sites/projects in the region.

This role involves managing passive fire protection contracts from start to finish, ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards, and meeting client expectations. Experience in fire-stopping, fire-resistant materials, and compartmentation projects across sectors is essential.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing and coordinating fire protection projects from award to completion.
2. Ensuring compliance with standards such as BS 476/BS EN 1366, ASFP guidance, and building regulations.
3. Supervising site teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
4. Managing documentation like RAMS, QA, site diaries, and handover packs.
5. Communicating with clients, site personnel, and surveyors for smooth project delivery.
6. Tracking project progress, controlling costs, and managing variations.
7. Supporting commercial and estimating teams with pricing and tenders.

About You:

• Proven experience in managing passive fire protection contracts.
• Knowledge of fire-stopping systems, fire doors, and compartmentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Updated knowledge of PFP legislation and best practices.
• Relevant industry certifications such as SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold) are desirable.
• Full UK driving license.

Additionally, demonstrate attributes such as:

• Alignment with company values and culture.
• Organized, professional, and passionate about excellence.
• Flexible, resilient, and able to build stakeholder relationships.
• Customer-focused, enthusiastic, and a self-starter.

What We Can Offer:

Work on exciting projects with a leading contractor, offering stability and career growth. We value our employees' wellbeing through initiatives like 'Be Well' and invest in training and development through various programs and career paths. Our flexible working practices support work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement with options to purchase more.
• Corporate discounts, cycle schemes, pension, share schemes, private medical, and support programs.
• Paid professional memberships.

About Us:

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction group committed to delivering lasting community and stakeholder value through excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

For more information or to inquire about other roles, contact Chloe Phillips at [e-mail].

Additional Information:

We welcome applications from flexible and diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Full job description available upon request. We encourage candidates who meet the essential criteria to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification.

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About the Team

Oak Dry Lining Ltd was founded in 2005 by Chris Vladar, with over 30 years of industry experience. Based in Uxbridge, we serve London and the South East, delivering bespoke dry lining solutions with a focus on quality and professionalism from bid to completion.