Snr Contracts Manager

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Caddington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Temp to perm opportunity

Approximately six active projects

Exposure to government-related and NOC

Job summary

Progroup Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Passive Fire Site Manager / Contracts Manager to lead fire stopping, compartmentation and fire door works across several projects in the Luton and Hatfield area.

You will oversee site activities, review drawings, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance to certification standards. The role requires SMSTS, CSCS, DBS clearance, and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in passive fire protection—fire stopping, compartmentation and fire doors.
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent is required.
• Passive fire or fire stopping qualification is required.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and subcontractor teams is essential.
• Knowledge of FIRAS, BM TRADA, and IFC certification schemes is essential.
• Experience with government-related projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for delivery of fire stopping, compartmentation and fire door works on multiple concurrent projects.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise passive fire works across multiple sites in the Luton and Hatfield area.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams, providing technical guidance and ensuring works meet standards and manufacturer guidance.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes including inspections, audits and sign-offs.
• Manage third-party certification requirements and ensure operatives work within scope.
• Review drawings and specifications to confirm fire strategy requirements.
• Identify risks and non-compliance issues early and escalate as needed.
• Liaise with project teams, clients and stakeholders throughout the project.
• Assist procurement in selecting compliant materials and systems.
• Maintain accurate records using digital systems and support project handovers to the required standard.
• Travel across Luton, Hatfield and surrounding sites.

Skills

Senior passive fire

Project management

Site management

Commissioning

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Passive fire or fire stopping qualification

Tools

FIRAS

BM TRADA

IFC certification

Job description

Senior Passive Fire Site Manager / Contracts Manager - Fire Stopping & Fire Doors

Location: Luton, Hatfield & Surrounding Areas

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior passive fire professional to join a growing contractor delivering fire stopping and fire door works across a range of projects including government-related contracts. The business currently has approximately six active projects running concurrently, with a strong focus on compliance, quality and structured delivery and a steady pipeline of further work secured.

This position offering genuine long-term potential for the right candidate, with real responsibility from day one across a varied and compliance-driven workload.

The Role

As Senior Passive Fire Site Manager / Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of passive fire protection works across multiple concurrent projects in the Luton and Hatfield area. You will oversee site activities across fire stopping, compartmentation and fire door programmes, manage subcontractors and site teams, and ensure all works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required certification standards.

This is a senior role requiring someone who can operate at both site and contracts management level — reviewing drawings and specifications, managing third-party certification requirements, supporting procurement and maintaining clear audit trails through to project handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of fire stopping, compartmentation and fire door works across approximately six concurrent projects
• Plan, coordinate and supervise passive fire works across multiple sites in the Luton and Hatfield area
• Manage subcontractors and site teams, providing technical guidance and ensuring works are delivered in line with manufacturer guidance and relevant standards
• Implement and monitor quality control processes including inspections, audits and sign-off procedures
• Manage third-party certification requirements and ensure operatives work within scope
• Review drawings, specifications and surveys to confirm fire strategy requirements
• Identify risks and non-compliance issues early and escape where required
• Liaise professionally with project teams, clients and stakeholders throughout
• Support procurement with selection of compliant materials and systems
• Maintain accurate records using digital systems and produce reports, inspection records and compliance documentation
• Maintain clear audit trails and support project handovers to the required standard
• Manage government-related project requirements in line with specific compliance and security protocols

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience at a senior level within passive fire protection — fire stopping, compartmentation and fire doors
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent — required
• Passive fire or fire stopping qualification — required
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and subcontractor teams — essential
• Strong knowledge of FIRAS, BM TRADA and IFC certification schemes — essential
• Experience using OneTrace or similar digital reporting systems — desirable
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and fire strategy documents
• Experience working on or managing government-related projects — desirable
• DBS check or willingness to obtain — required
• SMSTS — required
• CSCS Card — required
• Full UK Driving Licence — required
• Willingness to travel across Luton, Hatfield and surrounding project sites

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Approximately six active projects with a growing pipeline
• Exposure to government-related and compliance-driven contract environments
• Long-term opportunity with a growing and structured passive fire contractor