Lead Contracts Manager – Fire Protection Projects (£2–4m)

Build Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

21 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Additional leave with length ofService

Job summary

Build Recruitment is recruiting for a Contracts Manager in North London for a leading UK passive fire protection manufacturer and installer. You will oversee PFP projects valued between £2m and £4m from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will manage direct labour and subcontractors, maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with BS EN 1634/8214/9999, budgets and regulatory standards while driving project performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries.
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment systems.
• Experience managing large-scale projects valued between £2m £4m.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client management experience.
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection (PFP) projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations, company procedures, and relevant standards including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness by monitoring budgets, costs, and project profitability.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Produce and manage project documentation, programmes, and progress reports.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes, including Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), ensuring first-pass compliance and regulator-ready audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement through identifying process efficiencies, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or compliance.
• Ensure subcontractors and operatives are appropriately qualified, trained, and using accredited materials and products.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor defect resolution, and ensure all installations are fully recorded and traceable via digital compliance systems (Golden Thread).
• Liaise with design teams, clients, and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all project teams.

Skills

Contracts Manager

Fire protection

Fire doors

Fire stopping

Compartmentation

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Driving licence

Job description

Build Recruitment is recruiting for a Contracts Manager in North London for a leading UK passive fire protection manufacturer and installer. You will oversee PFP projects valued between £2m and £4m from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will manage direct labour and subcontractors, maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with BS EN 1634/8214/9999, budgets and regulatory standards while driving project performance.