Contracts Manager

PSR Solutions; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor seeks an experienced Contracts Manager in Sheffield to oversee multiple fire protection projects. This hybrid role involves managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining client relationships. With a supportive environment and a competitive salary, the ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in fire protection and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunities for growth and progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in passive fire protection.
• At least 3 years' as a Contracts Manager.
• Ability to manage projects valued between 50k - 3m.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Lead site teams and maintain relationships with clients.
• Oversee project programmes and documentation.

Skills

Passive fire protection expertise

Leadership skills

Project management

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

A leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. The business delivers high-quality fire safety solutions for some of the UK's most respected main contractors, working across a wide range of commercial, healthcare, education, retail, residential, and public sector projects. Their services include fire stopping, fire barriers, fire doors, intumescent coatings, and compartmentation surveys — all carried out by a fully accredited and experienced team. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking for an experienced professional to take ownership of multiple live projects valued between 50,000 and 3 million.

The Role

This is a hybrid position, combining office and site-based work. You will be responsible for managing several concurrent passive fire protection projects from contract award through to handover, ensuring each is delivered safely, profitably, and to the company's high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in full compliance with fire safety regulations.

• Lead and support site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors across various active sites.

• Act as the key point of contact for clients and main contractors, maintaining strong working relationships throughout project delivery.

• Oversee project programmes, RAMS, QA documentation, and reporting.

• Ensure all installations comply with relevant accreditation and legislative standards.

• Support commercial and operational teams in forecasting, variations, and project planning.

About You

• Minimum 5 consecutive years' experience within the passive fire protection industry (essential).

• At least 3 years' experience as a Contracts Manager managing fire protection or fire stopping projects (essential).

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects valued between 50k - 3m concurrently.

• Excellent understanding of passive fire protection systems and compliance requirements.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and client-facing skills.

• Commercially aware, confident, and capable of working independently.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK.

Why Join?

• Work with a respected and fully accredited passive fire protection specialist.

• Deliver technically challenging and varied projects across healthcare, education, commercial, and public sector buildings.

• Competitive salary and benefits package - negotiable based on experience.

• Hybrid working arrangement combining office, site, and home-based flexibility.

• Supportive and professional environment with genuine opportunities for growth and progression.