Passive Contract Manager

Infinity Fire Prevention Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinity Fire Prevention Ltd is seeking a Passive Contract Manager for on-site work in Rochester. You will oversee passive fire protection contracts from initiation to completion, ensuring projects run on time, within budget, and meet regulatory and quality standards.

The role involves coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors, reviewing drawings, and ensuring adherence to health, safety and environmental policies. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Rochester.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction or fire protection contracts on medium to large projects.
• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems and relevant British Standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic project scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and resources including risk.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities and supervise subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review specifications and drawings and monitor installation of passive fire protection measures.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation; conduct site inspections.
• Report progress to senior management and clients; ensure health, safety and environmental policies are followed.
• Support tender preparation, cost control and variations; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Contract management

Passive fire protection knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Project documentation

Stakeholder management

Budget & scheduling

Communication skills

Education

Construction management degree

NEBOSH certification

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

Company Description Infinity Fire Prevention Ltd has been providing specialist passive fire protection solutions to public and private sector clients for over 15 years. The company delivers tailored fire protection systems for commercial, residential, industrial, and public infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Its expert leadership and dedicated team design and implement solutions such as fire doors, compartmentation, emergency signage, dry lining, Class 0 paint, and penetration sealing. Infinity Fire Prevention Ltd holds multiple accreditations, including CHAS, UKAS, FPA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Constructionline, Safe Contractor, and FIRAS, demonstrating a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. The business specialises in medium to large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring robust protection for complex environments.

Role Description The Passive Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing passive fire protection contracts from initiation through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with regulatory and quality standards. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and suppliers, reviewing specifications and drawings, and monitoring installation of passive fire protection measures such as fire doors, compartmentation, and penetration sealing. The role involves preparing and maintaining project documentation, conducting site inspections, reporting progress to senior management and clients, and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies. The Passive Contract Manager will also support tender preparation, cost control, and variations, and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and service delivery. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Rochester.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction or fire protection contracts, including planning, coordination, and delivery of medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems, building regulations, and relevant British Standards, along with practical site management experience.
• Proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and use of basic project management and office software (e.g., MS Office, scheduling tools).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, site teams, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources, including risk identification and mitigation.
• Relevant qualification in construction management, fire safety, engineering, or a related field; professional certifications in fire protection or health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, FIRAS-related training) are an advantage.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 principles.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites as required.