Lead Contract Manager – Passive Fire Protection Projects

Howells Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Howells Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee passive fire protection contracts in London and the Home Counties, ensuring safe, commercial and compliant project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.

The role requires strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including fire stopping, steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors, plus management of site teams and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Contract Manager / Senior Contract Manager within passive fire protection.
• Strong knowledge of fire stopping and passive fire protection systems.
• Proven experience with structural steel protection.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from commencement through to completion.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, commercial performance and client relationships.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Oversee works including fire stopping, structural steel protection, intumescent paint/coatings and fire door installations.
• Liaise with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, clients and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project programmes, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment and commercial performance.
• Review project costs and identify opportunities to maximise profitability.
• Ensure works comply with specifications and industry standards.
• Maintain strong health & safety and compliance across projects.

Skills

Contract management

Passive fire protection

Fire stopping

Steel protection

Intumescent coatings

Fire doors

Leadership

Client relationships

Driving licence

Job description

Howells Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee passive fire protection contracts in London and the Home Counties, ensuring safe, commercial and compliant project delivery from mobilisation through to completion.

The role requires strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including fire stopping, steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors, plus management of site teams and client relationships.