Contracts Manager

300 North Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM and infrastructure business is seeking a Technical Contract Manager in Manchester. The role involves overseeing fire safety upgrade projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading teams. You should have experience in fire safety management and strong knowledge of relevant legislation. This position offers a competitive salary of GBP60,000 to GBP70,000, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

25 days holiday + 8 public holidays

Private healthcare

Career development and training support

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire safety contract management.
• Strong working knowledge of fire doors and active fire systems.
• In-depth understanding of UK fire legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical authority for fire protection.
• Manage multiple fire safety upgrade projects.
• Provide expert advice to clients such as local authorities.

Skills

Fire safety contract management

Knowledge of fire doors

Understanding of fire legislation

Project leadership

Excellent communication

Job description

Technical Contract Manager - Fire Safety

Manchester (Hybrid)

GBP60,000 - GBP70,000 + Vehicle + Full Benefits Package

The Opportunity

A leading FM and infrastructure business is seeking a Technical Contract Manager with a strong background in fire protection to lead on multiple high-value safety upgrade programmes across public sector contracts. The role will be based from their Didsbury office, with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.

You'll be the technical go-to for all things fire protection, including fire doors, dampers, compartmentation, fire stopping, and active fire systems - overseeing contractors, ensuring compliance, and guiding internal teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the business's primary technical authority for passive and active fire protection
• Manage and oversee multiple concurrent fire safety upgrade projects
• Direct and coordinate large teams and subcontractors across a varied property portfolio
• Review and verify the quality and compliance of all fire protection works
• Provide expert technical advice to clients - primarily local authorities and housing bodies
• Interpret and enforce UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, and manufacturers' specifications
• Ensure delivery is aligned with best practice and safety-critical regulations

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in fire safety contract management, ideally within Fire Protection business
• Strong working knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation, dampers, and active fire systems
• In-depth understanding of fire legislation, BS/EN standards, and installation requirements
• Capable of leading multiple projects with high compliance and stakeholder expectations
• Excellent communicator, confident advising internal teams and clients alike

Benefits Package

• Basic salary of GBP60,000 - GBP70,000
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays
• Private healthcare (single cover)
• Phone, laptop, and full business mileage covered
• Career development and training support
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme

To apply or find out more, contact:

Nathan Smallwood - Fire Safety & FM Recruitment Specialist

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