PFP Contracts Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; South Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the housing sector is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple Passive Fire Protection projects across London and the Home Counties, ensuring compliance and quality standards. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £60,000 along with additional benefits including a company car, phone, and laptop. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and commercial awareness, with a background in social housing.

Benefits

Company car

Phone

Laptop

Permanent PAYE position

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Passive Fire Protection projects (£2–4m range).
• Strong understanding of Fire Doors, Fire Stopping, Compartmentation, and Containment.
• Background within the Social Housing sector preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

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.
• Liaise with clients, housing associations, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Job description

PFP Contracts Manager

Location: Kent London

Status: Permanent, PAYE

Salary: £60,000 Car, Phone & Laptop

About the Role

We’re 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 £2–4 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 (£2–4m 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

• £60,000 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