Contracts Manager - Fire Doors

Fox Construction Recruitment; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in construction is seeking an experienced Fire Door Contracts Manager to oversee fire door installation projects. The ideal candidate will manage multiple sites, ensuring safety and compliance with fire regulations. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000, along with a company vehicle, pension, and professional training in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card or car allowance

Company pension scheme

Ongoing professional training and development

Close-knit team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in fire door installation, inspection, or maintenance management essential.
• Strong understanding of fire door regulations and compliance standards required.
• Able to manage multiple sites simultaneously with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple fire door installation projects.
• Oversee site teams and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain communication with clients and produce project reports.

Skills

Fire door installation management

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

BM Trada, FIRAS, FDIS, ASFP, or IFC certifications

Tools

One trace software

Job description

We are looking for a trusted specialist in fire door installation, inspection, and maintenance, serving clients across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.

As our client continues to grow, they are now seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Door Contracts Manager to lead our projects from planning through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The suitable candidate will be an experienced Contracts or Project Manager with a solid background in fire door systems or passive fire protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple fire door installation and maintenance projects from start to finish.
• Work closely with the directors & office team to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee site teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with BS 8214 and BM Trada standards.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, promoting transparency and trust.
• Produce regular project reports, progress updates, and documentation.
• Lead, develop, and support installation teams to achieve exceptional quality and efficiency.
• Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all fire door operations.
• Survey fire doors using a software driven system.
• Install & carry out maintenance to fire doors when required (not often).
• Measure up and order materials prior to projects starting.
• Organise RAMS & short form CPP's as required for projects.

Essential

• Proven experience in fire door installation, inspection, or maintenance management.
• Strong understanding of fire door regulations, certification, and compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, able to manage multiple sites simultaneously.
• Clear and confident communicator with a professional client-facing manner.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Qualifications or certifications in fire doors (e.g. BM Trada, FIRAS, FDIS, ASFP, or IFC).
• Experience managing projects in occupied or sensitive buildings.
• Previous experience using one trace software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Company vehicle and fuel card or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional training and development.
• Supportive, close-knit team culture where quality comes first.
• Full-time, Permanent.

Benefits

• Company car.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, technically knowledgeable, and confident in leading people and projects.

Please contact Kate for more information or apply here