Fire Contract Manager

ATK Solutions; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Contract Manager with expertise in passive fire and contract management. The ideal candidate will oversee projects and maintain client relationships while managing contractual obligations. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £64,000 annually, alongside a bonus, and allows hybrid working options.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Professional growth and career advancement

Employee referral scheme

Pension and holiday perks

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire and contract management preferably in engineering or construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of passive fire projects and contract management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Coordinate with project teams to fulfill contractual obligations.

Skills

Experience in passive fire

Contract management

Strong understanding of contract law

Negotiation techniques

Risk management principles

Excellent communication skills

IT skills with Microsoft software

Job description

What our client does

Our client is a leading passive fire, fire engineering and Consultancy Business, specialising in providing high-standard passive fire engineering solutions for clients across various industries, including Construction, Sport and Leisure, Housing, Education, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Industrial sectors. This role can be hybrid and work from home.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all aspects of passive fire projects, contract management, including negotiating, drafting, and finalising contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring their requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled, and projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation to support project deliverable and regulatory submissions.
• Manage and resolve any contract-related disputes or issues that may arise during the project life cycle.

What they are looking for

• Experience in passive fire, contract management or a related discipline, preferably within the engineering or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation techniques, and risk management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise workload, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated and a good team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity, and productivity.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft software.
• A good understanding of the standards related to the industry.

Why work for our client

• Work within a friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and career advancement.
• Training and CPD opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Salary £50,000 to £64,000 p/a depending on experience.
• £6k to £10k per annum bonus
• All the pension and holiday perks etc.
• We are seeking a Contract Manager, ideally with Passive Fire experience, with excellent personal and communication skills and who wants to progress in the sector.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your career. If you are a Contract Manager considering your next opportunity, please contact Alan Atkinson for further information and submit your CV outlining your experience in the sector.