Senior Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Projects

Checkmate Fire; Elland; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise.

The Contracts Manager will oversee multiple projects within the Health & Accommodation team, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget while upholding high standards for clients.

Qualifications

• Previous Contracts Manager or Senior Site Management experience.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Management Card, First Aid at Work.
• Passive fire protection experience in compartmentation or fire doors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Manage passive fire protection projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Lead and support site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and attend progress meetings.
• Monitor performance, programme delivery, and commercial targets.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Compliance, and Operations teams.
• Ensure accurate reporting and project records.

Skills

Contracts management

Site leadership

Client relationships

Health & safety

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS Management Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise.

The Contracts Manager will oversee multiple projects within the Health & Accommodation team, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget while upholding high standards for clients.