Contracts Manager - Fire Sprinklers

The Resourcing Team; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

The Resourcing Team is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead multiple fire sprinkler projects from inception through to completion. You will ensure delivery on time, within scope and budget while complying with industry standards.

Based remotely with regular travel to our Midlands HQ, you will act as the main client contact, build strong relationships, and support the Operations Director in day-to-day decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project or contract management within fire sprinkler industry.
• Strong knowledge of BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM, and BS5306 Part 2.
• Willingness to work towards LPCB qualifications; 5+ years in a similar role; full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing multiple fire sprinkler projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and handling issues professionally and efficiently.
• Supporting the Operations Director in the day-to-day running of the business, contributing to operational decisions and assisting with general management responsibilities.
• Leading, mentoring, and coordinating teams, subcontractors, and other trades, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, preparing progress reports, attending site and contract meetings, and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Remote/site-based with an ability to travel to HQ in Midlands.

Salary - up to £60,000 per annum + company car/car allowance + annual bonus.

The company is a well-established company with over 30 years of experience in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems across the UK. As an LPCB 1048 approved contractor, they are recognised throughout the industry for delivering high-quality workmanship, reliability, and exceptional customer service.

Your responsibilities as a Contracts Manager include:

• Overseeing and managing multiple fire sprinkler projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and handling any issues professionally and efficiently.
• Supporting the Operations Director in the day-to-day running of the business, contributing to operational decisions and assisting with general management responsibilities.
• Leading, mentoring, and coordinating teams, subcontractors, and other trades, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, preparing progress reports, attending site and contract meetings, and communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Proven experience in project or contract management within the fire sprinkler industry, with strong knowledge of standards such as BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM, and BS5306 Part 2.
• Willingness to work towards LPCB qualifications, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and a full UK driving licence.