Contracts & Quality Lead – Fire Sprinkler Systems (Site-Based)

ESD Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Long-term progression

Job summary

ESD Recruitment is seeking a Contracts & Quality Manager for fire sprinkler projects across the UK. This site-based role involves travel and oversees installation quality, project delivery and site operations.

You will lead engineers and subcontractors, conduct site inspections, manage programmes and client relationships, support commissioning, and ensure designs and specifications are met.

Permanent position with company vehicle and clear long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts management, project management or quality management within the fire sprinkler industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of sprinkler installation and commissioning.
• Experience managing engineers and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sprinkler installation projects simultaneously.
• Oversee installation programmes, project deadlines and completion dates.
• Attend pre-start meetings, site surveys and client meetings.
• Liaise with clients, site managers, subcontractors and internal departments.
• Allocate labour and coordinate engineers and subcontractors across projects.
• Monitor project progress and ensure agreed programmes are achieved.
• Manage materials, including ordering, usage, wastage and take-offs.
• Prepare monthly valuations and liaise with accounts regarding outstanding payments.
• Resolve technical and design queries with site teams.
• Coordinate with designers regarding installation changes and project requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Quality management

Health & safety

Client liaison

Organisation skills

Driving licence

Job description

ESD Recruitment is seeking a Contracts & Quality Manager for fire sprinkler projects across the UK. This site-based role involves travel and oversees installation quality, project delivery and site operations.

You will lead engineers and subcontractors, conduct site inspections, manage programmes and client relationships, support commissioning, and ensure designs and specifications are met.

Permanent position with company vehicle and clear long-term progression.