Fire And Security Contracts Manager

4Way Recruitment; Burgh Heath; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Long-term progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

4way Recruitment has partnered with an accredited Fire & Security provider to recruit a Contracts Manager. The role involves owning key commercial service contracts, leading an engineering team, and delivering complex projects across London and surrounding counties.

The successful candidate will oversee Engineers and Senior Engineers, manage client relationships, and drive commercial performance while ensuring safety and quality standards. Hybrid working with visits to client sites is available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Fire & Security service contracts.
• Experience managing large commercial environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial Fire & Security service contracts.
• Serve as main client contact building long-term relationships.
• Ensure contracts meet service levels, KPIs, and standards.
• Identify upgrade and remedial opportunities.
• Prepare quotations for works and upgrades.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Service Coordinators, and Project Managers.
• Oversee small works from quotation to completion.
• Support performance management and career development within the team.
• Lead and develop Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Apprentices.

Skills

Fire & Security

Contract management

Leadership

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Driving licence

Job description

Contracts Manager – Fire and Security | £55k–£65k | Hybrid Working

Location of works: London & Surrounding Counties

On target earnings (OTE): Competitive + Benefits

Industry: Fire & Security | Commercial Service Contracts | Key Accounts

Recruitment Partner: 4way Recruitment Ltd - Specialists in finding the right talent across the full spectrum of Fire, Security, Mechanical & Electrical roles since 2015.

About Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly with an accredited provider to secure a permanent Contracts Manager for their team.

Our customer is a well-established Fire & Security provider experiencing continued growth across its commercial customer base. They are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of key accounts, lead an engineering team, and ensure the successful delivery of complex Fire & Security service contracts.

This is a varied senior position combining client relationship management, technical oversight, operational leadership, commercial responsibility, and team development.

The successful candidate will work across a portfolio of prestigious commercial environments, dealing with clients and stakeholders while overseeing a team of Engineers and Senior Engineers.

Salary and Benefits - Contracts Manager

• £55,000 – £65,000 basic salary DOE
• Hybrid working with flexibility for home working
• Client visits across London and surrounding counties
• Excellent company benefits
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Leadership and management development opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment

Key Responsibilities – Contracts Manager

• Manage a portfolio of key commercial Fire & Security service contracts.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, developing strong and long-term working relationships.
• Ensure contracts are delivered to agreed service levels, KPIs, technical standards, and customer expectations.
• Identify opportunities for additional works, remedial projects, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Prepare and review quotations for remedial works, small projects, and system upgrades.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Service Coordinators, Installation Managers, Project Managers, and other internal teams.
• Oversee small works and remedial projects from quotation through to completion.
• Work alongside Project and Division Managers on larger installation and upgrade projects.
• Monitor commercial performance, including forecasting, work in progress, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Ensure SHEQ requirements are maintained across all areas of responsibility.
• Review and approve RAMS, technical documentation, and audit requirements.
• Lead, manage, and develop Engineers, Senior Engineers, and Apprentices.
• Support performance management, mentoring, training, and career development within the engineering team.
• Work with senior management to identify opportunities for business growth and improve customer service.

Skills and experience – Contracts Manager:

• Strong technical knowledge and experience within the Fire & Security industry.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Service Manager, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, or similar senior position.
• Engineering background or strong technical experience within Fire & Security.
• Experience managing service contracts within large commercial environments.
• Knowledge of complex, networked, and IP-based Fire & Security systems.
• Proven experience managing Engineers, subcontractors, clients, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of financial and operational performance.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative and team-focused environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: Join an established and growing Fire & Security provider working across high-profile commercial environments with a strong focus on service quality and customer relationships.

Work Culture: A professional and supportive environment where you will have genuine responsibility, the opportunity to lead and develop an engineering team, and scope to progress your career within the business.