Lead Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection (London)

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection contractor is seeking an exceptional Contracts Manager for their team in East London. The successful candidate will oversee multiple large-scale projects, ensuring quality and compliance across all work. Experience in managing projects worth over £50 million is essential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000, along with benefits such as a car allowance and generous leave. Office-based work in Stratford combined with site visits makes this an exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Car allowance or EV company car

Company-wide employee bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Standard company pension

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Contracts Manager within passive fire protection.
• Proven background managing large-scale fire stopping contracts.
• Experience working with principal contractors on projects over £50 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 major passive fire projects simultaneously.
• Oversight of quality, compliance, and client communication.
• Lead client progress meetings and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Contracts Management in Passive Fire Protection

Client Relationship Management

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

Compliance Systems Familiarity

Tools

Compliance Systems (Bolster, Onetrace)

Building Regulations Knowledge

Fire Stopping Products (Nullifire, Hilti)

Job description

A leading fire protection contractor is seeking an exceptional Contracts Manager for their team in East London. The successful candidate will oversee multiple large-scale projects, ensuring quality and compliance across all work. Experience in managing projects worth over £50 million is essential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £90,000, along with benefits such as a car allowance and generous leave. Office-based work in Stratford combined with site visits makes this an exciting opportunity.