Trainee Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection (Hybrid)

Fortus Recruitment Group; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Discretionary annual performance-based

Death in service benefit (4x salary)

Medicash Health Plan

Structured development plan with mento

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is recruiting a Trainee Contracts Manager for our passive fire protection team in Harlow. This permanent, hybrid role offers a 2–5 year development path to a Contracts Manager with mentorship and cross-functional support.

You will help deliver safe, profitable contracts while undergoing a comprehensive training plan, and national travel across the UK when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire protection (compartmentation and fire doors).
• Experience in team-based projects and client liaison.
• Commitment to health and safety, quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist Line Manager in managing projects from award to completion, on time and within budget.
• Support pre-construction planning, site set-ups and contract mobilisation.
• Help maintain budgets and programme data; assist with applications and invoicing.
• Promote Checksafe practices; prepare safety paperwork and toolbox talks.
• Ensure QA checks, site stock management, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong customer relations through site visits and updates.
• Assist with administration post-completion including O&M manuals and certificates.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

SMSTS / SSSTS

NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision (General - Site Supervision) or NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection

ASFP Level 1

Asbestos Awareness

Skilled CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Fortus Recruitment Group is recruiting a Trainee Contracts Manager for our passive fire protection team in Harlow. This permanent, hybrid role offers a 2–5 year development path to a Contracts Manager with mentorship and cross-functional support.

You will help deliver safe, profitable contracts while undergoing a comprehensive training plan, and national travel across the UK when required.