Passive Fire Contracts Manager (Fire Doors + Fire Stopping)

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of projects in passive fire protection and carpentry. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in Contract/Project Management, strong knowledge of fire safety, and excellent people management skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000 per year and opportunities for career progression within reputable companies in the construction sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear progression pathways

Opportunities with reputable companies

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Contract/Project Management within joinery/carpentry and/or Passive Fire Protection.
• Confidence in leading negotiations and managing stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence and DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end management of multiple contracts.
• Lead negotiations and act as the primary liaison between clients and teams.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Contract/Project Management experience

Understanding of fire safety

Organisational skills

People-management skills

Negotiation skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Wood Occupations (Joinery)

NVQ Level 7 Construction Site Management

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of two leading organisations within the fire protection and specialist joinery sectors, both seeking talented Contracts Managers to oversee the full lifecycle of passive fire protection and carpentry-related projects. These roles offer the opportunity to join well-established teams, each delivering essential safety and compliance services across the UK.

If you're an experienced professional who thrives on managing projects end-to-end, ensuring exceptional client relationships, and delivering work to a high standard, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the end-to-end management of multiple contracts
• Leading negotiations and acting as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and internal project teams
• Ensuring all work is delivered to compliance and quality standards
• Planning, coordinating, and supervising operational teams across various sites
• Identifying and resolving project challenges efficiently
• Providing technical insight and maintaining strong client communication throughout the project lifecycle

Required Experience

• Ideally 2+ years' Contract/Project Management experience within joinery/carpentry and/or Passive Fire Protection
• Strong understanding of fire safety, building regulations, or construction site operations
• Excellent organisational and people-management skills
• Confidence in leading negotiations and managing multiple stakeholders
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Wood Occupations (Joinery) / Passive Fire Protection or similar
• CSCS card (beneficial)
• NVQ Level 7 Construction Site Management (or equivalent) - desirable

Why Apply?

• Opportunities available with reputable, growing companies in the fire protection and construction sectors
• Competitive salary and package with salaries from £50,000 to £70,000 per year
• Clear progression pathways within expanding teams

If you are a driven Contracts or Project Manager, please apply today. Both organisations are looking to hire as soon as the right candidates are identified.