Contracts Manager

Building Careers UK; Ringway; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Building Careers UK is recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of interiors and passive fire protection projects from start to finish. The role manages four to five projects simultaneously, each valued up to £500k, ensuring safety, on‑time delivery, and high quality standards.

You will collaborate with main contractors, clients, site teams and the commercial group to control budgets and drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or senior Site Manager in a specialist interiors environment.
• Background in ceilings, partitions, drylining, SFS, fit‑out or passive fire protection.
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously (up to around £500k).
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, RAMS and site compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage four to five interiors and passive fire protection projects concurrently, each up to £500k.
• Plan and manage project programmes, resources and installation schedules.
• Attend pre-start, site, and client progress meetings; monitor progress and resolve delays.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers; ensure correct labour, materials and equipment on site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, RAMS and current regulations; manage quality control and handover documents.
• Work with commercial team on valuations, variations and cost control; maintain client relationships.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS card

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem-solving

Full UK driving licence

Passive fire protection knowledge

Job description

Contracts Manager - Interiors, Drylining & Passive Fire Protection

Location: Heywood, Greater Manchester

Salary/Package: £55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a well-established, family-run specialist interiors and passive fire protection contractor with nearly 30 years' experience in the industry.

Led by a father-and-son management team, the business supplies and installs suspended ceilings, partitions, drylining, steel frame systems (SFS), glazed partitions, joinery and fire doors. It also delivers passive fire protection, including fire stopping, intumescent paint and fire curtains.

Working for main contractors and clients both locally and nationwide, they deliver projects across the residential, commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare and public sectors. They have a strong reputation for quality workmanship, a quick response and keeping site disruption to a minimum.

The business is built on quality, teamwork and mutual respect, and works in partnership with its clients to deliver compliant, high-quality internal packages to current building regulations and fire safety standards.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of interiors and passive fire protection projects.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to take responsibility for delivering multiple specialist interiors and passive fire protection packages from start to finish.

The successful candidate will typically manage four to five projects at any one time, each valued at up to £500,000. You will make sure every project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high standard of quality and compliance.

This is a hands‑on, varied position. You will work closely with main contractors, clients, site supervisors, installation teams, subcontractors and suppliers, and with the Directors and commercial team, to keep projects running smoothly.

The role would suit a Contracts Manager, or an experienced Project Manager or Site Manager ready to step up, with a background in ceilings, partitions, drylining, SFS, fit‑out or passive fire protection.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Project Delivery

• Managing the delivery of four to five interiors and passive fire protection projects at any one time, each up to £500k.
• Planning and managing project programmes, resources and installation schedules.
• Attending pre‑start meetings, site meetings and client progress meetings.
• Monitoring progress against programme and resolving delays and issues quickly.
• Carrying out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Overseeing project completion, snagging, handover and aftercare.

Site Teams, Labour & Resources

• Managing site supervisors, fixers, installation teams and subcontractors.
• Making sure the right labour, materials, plant and equipment are on site when needed.
• Coordinating material orders and deliveries with suppliers and the purchasing team.
• Allocating resources effectively across multiple live projects.
• Making sure site teams have the drawings, specifications and information they need.

Health & Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Making sure all works are carried out safely and in line with company procedures and current legislation.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS and site‑specific documentation.
• Carrying out site inspections and audits.
• Making sure passive fire protection, fire stopping and fire door installations meet current regulations and standards.
• Managing quality control, inspection and test plans, and O&M and handover documentation.

Commercial & Client Management

• Working with the commercial team on valuations, variations and cost control.
• Monitoring project budgets, labour costs and margins.
• Identifying and reporting variations and additional works.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with main contractors and clients.
• Making sure client expectations are met and supporting repeat business.

About You

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager or senior Site Manager in a specialist subcontracting or interiors environment.

Background in ceilings, partitions, drylining, SFS, fit‑out or passive fire protection.

Experience managing several projects at the same time, ideally up to around £500k in value.

Good working knowledge of passive fire protection, fire stopping and fire door installation would be highly advantageous.

Strong knowledge of health and safety, RAMS and site compliance.

Experienced in managing site teams, labour, subcontractors and suppliers.

Commercially aware, with an understanding of project costs and margins.

Confident reading drawings, specifications and programmes.

Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

SMSTS and a CSCS card are required.

FIRAS, IFC or similar passive fire protection knowledge would be beneficial.

Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.
• Additional package.
• Permanent opportunity with an established, family‑run specialist contractor.
• A varied portfolio of interiors and passive fire protection projects.
• A manageable workload of four to five projects at a time.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment with direct access to the Directors.
• Long‑term career development within a growing business.

Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.