Contracts Manager

Construo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialist contractor in Manchester is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee fire protection projects. You will be responsible for managing contracts from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates have strong technical knowledge in fire protection and excellent leadership skills. A competitive salary package, career progression, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the passive fire protection sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple passive fire protection projects simultaneously.
• Ensuring all works are delivered in line with compliance, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Leading project planning, programming, and financial control.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners to ensure smooth delivery.
• Overseeing site teams and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection, Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

About the Role

Construo Recruitment are seeking an experienced Passive Fire Protection Contracts Manager to oversee and deliver a range of fire protection projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor, where you'll play a key role in managing contracts from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple passive fire protection projects simultaneously.
• Ensuring all works are delivered in line with compliance, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Leading project planning, programming, and financial control.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners to ensure smooth delivery.
• Overseeing site teams and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the passive fire protection sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, programmes, and client relationships effectively.
• Relevant qualifications in fire protection (desirable but not essential).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package with benefits.
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive, and growing business.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.