Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager (Passive Fire) - Manchester

Firetech UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

33 days holiday plus option to buy/sell days

Early finish on Fridays

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading contractor in passive fire protection is seeking a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager to join their team in Manchester. The role involves overseeing multiple projects focusing on fire stopping and compartmentation, ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in fire protection, excellent client communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing fire protection projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturers’ standard details and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving license.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and communicate status clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple passive fire protection projects.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and compliantly.
• Lead client communication and track project progress.
• Support commercial delivery and maintain project records.
• Support commercial delivery with valuations and variation evidence.
• Coordinate documentation, handover packs, and O&M information.
• Conduct site visits to maintain standards and programme performance.

Skills

Managing passive fire protection projects

Client communication

Problem-solving

Strong organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Construction / Site / Contracts / Ops Management

IFE Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection

FIRAS Supervisor Assessed

Tools

Digital QA/project systems

Job description

Join our team – Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection

Location: Manchester (office‑based with site travel)
Projects: Predominantly Greater Manchester & the North West, with some UK‑wide travel
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + bonus + company vehicle/car allowance

Role overview

Firetech UK Ltd is looking for a Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager to strengthen our delivery team, with fire stopping and other passive fire protection works.

You’ll support the Head of Operations to deliver safe, compliant and profitable projects, with a hands‑on approach to planning, coordination and client communication.

We are open to candidates at both Contracts Manager and Senior Contracts Manager level, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple passive fire protection projects from mobilisation through to handover (fire stopping, compartmentation, fire barriers and associated remedial works).
• Plan programmes, labour and resources, working closely with site supervisors and operatives.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and to a high standard, with robust QA and Golden Thread records (product traceability, photos, installation records, inspection records).
• Lead day‑to‑day client communication on allocated projects, tracking actions, reporting progress and resolving issues.
• Support commercial delivery by maintaining progress records, assisting with valuations, and identifying variations with supporting evidence.
• Coordinate project documentation and close‑out, including QA packs, certification, as‑builts and O&M information where required.
• Carry out site visits and inspections to maintain standards, productivity and programme performance across live projects.
• Work collaboratively with Firetech’s operational teams, estimators and commercial team to support tender planning and smooth project handover.

Skills and experience

• 5+ years’ experience managing passive fire protection / fire stopping / compartmentation works (installation, remediation, refurbishment or maintenance).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturers’ standard details.
• Experience of passive fire protection third‑party accreditation schemes, (FIRAS or similar).
• Strong understanding of quality and compliance requirements, including traceability and record keeping.
• Confident managing programmes, labour and subcontractors/operatives across multiple live projects.
• Strong client‑facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Organised, proactive and able to problem‑solve at pace.
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and comfortable working with digital QA/project systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications (preferred)

• SMSTS
• NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Construction / Site / Contracts / Ops Management.
• IFE Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection, or working towards.
• FIRAS Supervisor Assessed

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + bonus
• 33 days holiday plus option to buy or sell 5 days
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Opportunity for progression within an ambitious, growing business
• Early finish on Fridays
• Supportive team environment and long‑term career development

About Firetech UK Ltd

Firetech is a leading passive fire protection contractor delivering compartmentation surveys, fire stopping, fire door inspections and works, structural steel fire protection, and fire barriers across multiple sectors. Established in 1994, we work on high‑profile projects with a strong focus on quality, compliance and professional delivery.