Contracts Manager - Fire Protection Projects

Build Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Free on-site parking

21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Additional holiday entitlement up to 3

Job summary

Build Recruitment is recruiting for a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple large-scale passive fire protection projects from inception to completion in London, UK. You will manage direct labour and subcontractors, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while delivering on time and within budget.

Projects range £2m–£4m, with on-site work three days a week and a provision for a company car and full equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within fire protection, construction, or fire & security sectors.
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment systems.
• Experience managing large-scale projects valued between £2m–£4m.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection (PFP) projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations, company procedures, and relevant standards including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness by monitoring budgets, costs, and project profitability.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Produce and manage project documentation, programmes, and progress reports.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes, including PQP and ITP, ensuring first-pass compliance and regulator-ready audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement through identifying process efficiencies, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or compliance.
• Ensure subcontractors and operatives are appropriately qualified, trained, and using accredited materials and products.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor defect resolution, and ensure all installations are fully recorded and traceable via digital compliance systems (Golden Thread).
• Liaise with design teams, clients, and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all project teams.
• 3 days on site – 2 in Office
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement awarded with length of service (up to 3 extra days)
• Free on-site parking

Skills

Contract management

Fire protection knowledge

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Build Recruitment is recruiting for a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple large-scale passive fire protection projects from inception to completion in London, UK. You will manage direct labour and subcontractors, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while delivering on time and within budget.

Projects range £2m–£4m, with on-site work three days a week and a provision for a company car and full equipment.