Lead Contract Manager – Passive Fire Protection Projects

Howells Recruitment; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company benefits package

Job summary

Howells Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for a leading passive fire protection contractor in London. You will oversee a portfolio of projects across London and surrounding areas, from mobilisation to completion, ensuring safety, quality and commercial performance.

The role requires strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including fire stopping, steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contract Manager in passive fire protection projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire stopping and passive protection systems.
• Experience with structural steel protection and intumescent coatings.
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams.
• Commercial and contractual awareness; ability to handle variations and payments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from start to finish.
• Oversee project delivery, programmes, commercial performance and client relations.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Oversee fire stopping, steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire door installations.
• Coordinate with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor programmes and ensure milestones are met.
• Manage variations, valuations and payments; review costs for profitability.
• Ensure compliance with specs and safety standards.
• Attend site and client meetings as required.
• Maintain project documentation and handover processes.
• Resolve operational issues swiftly; maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Contract management

Passive fire protection

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Driving licence

Education

Passive fire protection qualifications

NEBOSH or IOSH

Job description

Howells Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for a leading passive fire protection contractor in London. You will oversee a portfolio of projects across London and surrounding areas, from mobilisation to completion, ensuring safety, quality and commercial performance.

The role requires strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including fire stopping, steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors.