Senior Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection Projects

Build Recruitment; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company laptop and mobile phone

Pension scheme

21 days annual holiday plus bank/extra

Job summary

Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple passive fire protection projects in North London. You will manage contracts from inception through completion, overseeing direct labour and subcontractors to deliver on time, on budget and to high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and knowledge of BS EN standards. You will liaise with clients, suppliers and design teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within passive fire protection or related construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping and containment systems.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale contracts with significant project values.
• Understanding of relevant fire safety regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and profits.
• Proven leadership of direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification.
• Oversee direct labour and subcontractors, maintaining high safety, quality and performance standards.
• Act as primary contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage project programmes, documentation and contractual requirements.
• Implement and monitor QA processes including PQP and ITP, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, value engineering and cost savings without compromising safety.
• Promote safety, accountability and continuous improvement across project teams.

Skills

Contracts Management

Passive Fire Protection

Fire Doors

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Client & Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple passive fire protection projects in North London. You will manage contracts from inception through completion, overseeing direct labour and subcontractors to deliver on time, on budget and to high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and knowledge of BS EN standards. You will liaise with clients, suppliers and design teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective