PFP Contracts Manager

Build Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple Passive Fire Protection projects in London. The ideal candidate will manage budgets typically between GBP2-4 million, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a background in social housing and strong leadership and communication skills. This permanent PAYE position offers a salary of GBP60,000, along with a company car, phone, and laptop.

Benefits

Company car

Phone

Laptop

Stable workload

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Passive Fire Protection projects with budgets of GBP2-4 million.
• Strong understanding of Fire Doors, Fire Stopping, Compartmentation, and Containment.
• Background within the Social Housing sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple Passive Fire Protection projects across London and the Home Counties.
• Ensure delivery within programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate direct labour and subcontractor teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

PFP Contracts Manager

Location: Kent London

Status: Permanent, PAYE

Salary: GBP60,000 Car, Phone & Laptop

About the Role

We are working with a leading contractor specialising in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) within the social housing sector, who are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

You’ll be responsible for managing multiple live projects, typically valued between GBP2-4 million, delivering works across Fire Doors, Fire Stopping, Compartmentation, and Containment.

This is a key position for someone who is commercially astute, proactive in managing both direct labour and sub-contractors, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of fire safety compliance and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple PFP projects across London and the Home Counties
• Ensure delivery within programme, budget, and quality standards
• Manage and coordinate both direct labour and subcontractor teams
• Maintain strong commercial control and cost awareness throughout all projects
• Liaise with clients, housing associations, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and satisfaction
• Lead on health & safety, quality assurance, and performance monitoring

Requirements

• Proven experience managing Passive Fire Protection projects (GBP2-4m range)
• Strong understanding of Fire Doors, Fire Stopping, Compartmentation, and Containment
• Background within the Social Housing sector preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commercially aware with a focus on delivering value and compliance

What’s on Offer

• GBP60,000 annual salary
• Company car, phone, and laptop
• Permanent PAYE position with a stable workload
• Opportunity to work on high-profile social housing safety improvement projects