Trainee Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited seeks a motivated Trainee Contracts Manager to join our passive fire protection team in the UK. Based in Harlow with hybrid working options, you will be supported by a mentor and senior staff to deliver projects safely and profitably from day one.

The role forms part of a structured 2–5 year development programme designed to transition you into a fully fledged Contracts Manager.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and driven candidate on a structured 2–5 year development journey.

Responsibilities

• Assist your Line Manager in delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Assist with pre-construction planning, site mobilisation and clear contract mobilisation.
• Maintain budget and programme data and assist with invoicing and applications.
• Promote health, safety and compliance through toolbox talks, site inspections and checks.

Job description

Trainee Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection

Location: Harlow,Essex (Hybrid working available)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) + Company Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Trainee Contracts Manager to join our expanding team specialising in passive fire protection (compartmentation and fire doors).

This role forms part of a structured 2-to-5-year development journey designed to transition you into a fully fledged Contracts Manager. From day one, you will work under the supervision of an established Contracts Manager or Head of Service, supported by a dedicated mentor, commercial, compliance, and operational teams. You will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and profitable contracts while undertaking a comprehensive training and professional development plan.

Note: This role requires national travel across the UK, flexibility, and the ability to stay away from home when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support & Delivery: Assist your Line Manager in managing assigned projects from award to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to an amazing standard.
• Planning & Mobilisation: Assist with pre-construction planning, site set-ups, and proper contract mobilisation, ensuring clear scopes of work are communicated to supervisors and operatives.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Help keep budget and programme information current, capture progress and variation data for accurate reporting, and assist the commercial team with applications and invoicing.
• HSE & Compliance: Drive "Checksafe" practices by preparing safety paperwork, enforcing health and safety procedures, conducting toolbox talks, site inspections, and equipment checks.