Contracts Manager - Fire and Security

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead outsourced fire and security maintenance works. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management and knowledge of life safety systems. This role offers flexible working options, generous holiday entitlements, and a supportive culture focused on integrity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme — up to 12% matched

Life cover from day one

Access to retail vouchers

Discounts on gyms and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in contract management focusing on fire & security works.
• Previous experience as a fire risk assessor or building surveyor.
• Ability to mitigate risks while delivering value for money.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all outsourced fire and security works are delivered to specification.
• Manage costs and risks of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and quality standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and adhere to regulatory obligations.

Skills

Contract management

Fire Door Inspections

Understanding of life safety systems

Budget planning and tracking

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Relevant qualifications in fire and security

Job description

SNG provides over 84,000 homes and invests in communities across London and the South of England – our vision is to have a positive and lasting impact on our customers lives by offering them safe high-quality homes.

We're looking for an experienced, proactive Contracts Manager focusing on the delivery of outsourced fire & security maintenance works as part of our Technical Services Team. The role can be based from any of our offices across the South and South West.

The role

Utilising your contract management expertise and experience, you'll ensure all outsourced fire and security works are delivered to SNG specification and standards through the monitoring of contractor performance.

You will be responsible for managing the cost and risk of contracts, ensuring value for money, and maintaining compliance with all legal and quality standards. This role will be key in ensuring that all activities are carried out competently, safely, and in alignment with SNG's commitments, monitoring performance, and adhering to regulatory obligations.

What we're looking for:

• Proven track record of success in contract management focusing on fire & security works
• Previous experience in Fire Door Inspections, fire risk assessor or building surveyor experience
• Good understanding of life safety systems including emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, dry risers and fire dampers
• Ability to plan, track and forecast income and expenditure against relevant budgets, to deliver a value for money service whilst taking actions to mitigate any risks
• Knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation with focus on compliance within all activities undertaken sub contractors
• Relevant qualifications in fire and security with evidence of maintaining an up-to-date knowledge

What we can offer you:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing up to 30 days)
• Holiday trading scheme (buy/sell)
• Generous pension scheme — up to 12% matched
• Life cover from day one
• Access to retail vouchers through our Recognition Scheme
• Discounts on gyms, wellbeing packages, and more
• A truly inclusive and supportive culture
• Real opportunities to shape the future of housing

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can apply your expertise to create safer, more sustainable homes — and be part of an organisation that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion — we'd love to hear from you!