Contracts Manager

Ashbrittle Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

Ashbrittle Limited is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple fire safety projects. The role is office-based with regular site visits, delivering on time and within budget, and reporting to FRA Directors.

You will oversee fire-stopping and fire door installation contracts nationwide, manage site teams, build client relations, and ensure programmes meet deadlines while upholding company standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire stopping and fire door installation
• Carpentry background or trade-based experience preferred
• Confident communicator with experience in client meetings
• Computer literate and able to produce clear written reports
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams as either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager
• Professional, presentable, and highly organised

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of fire-stopping and fire door installation contracts nationwide
• Manage site teams, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance
• Provide project reports to Directors
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, attending meetings and resolving issues
• Ensure programmes of work are achieved within deadlines
• Uphold company standards and represent the business professionally

Skills

Fire stopping

Fire door installation

Team management

Client meetings

Report writing

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple fire safety projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organised, and commercially aware professional to join a well-established contractor.

The Role

As the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing teams across a range of active and upcoming contracts. You will ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with company and regulatory requirements. The position is primarily office-based, with regular site visits as required. You will also provide clear, accurate reporting to FRA Directors and maintain strong communication with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of fire-stopping and fire door installation contracts nationwide
• Manage site teams, ensuring high standards of workmanship and compliance
• Provide project reports to Directors
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, attending meetings and resolving issues
• Ensure programmes of work are achieved within deadlines
• Uphold company standards and represent the business professionally

Candidate Requirements

• Strong knowledge of fire stopping and fire door installation
• Carpentry background or trade-based experience preferred
• Confident communicator with experience in client meetings
• Computer literate and able to produce clear written reports
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams as either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager
• Professional, presentable, and highly organised

Package

• Circa 65,000 (DOE)
• Company vehicle or allowance