London & South East
Competitive salary package Senior Leadership Opportunity
Are you an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager with a strong background in Passive Fire Protection and/or Fire Doors?
Do you want a role where you're not simply managing individual projects — but have real ownership of operational performance, commercial results, compliance and the development of an entire division?
This could be the opportunity for you.
THE ROLEOur client is looking for a Contracts/ Senior Contracts Manager to take a leading role across their Passive Fire Protection and Fire Door divisions, overseeing multiple projects and providing direction to Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Supervisors and Operatives.
You'll sit at the crucial point between senior leadership and project delivery, making sure projects are delivered:
Safely
Compliantly
Profitably
On programme
To the highest quality standards
You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, departmental growth and operational strategy.
WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Leading the day-to-day operation of the Passive Fire Protection & Fire Door divisions
Overseeing multiple projects across London, the South East and surrounding regions
Managing and developing Contracts Managers, Project Managers and site teams
Taking ownership of project profitability, budgets, forecasting and commercial performance
Identifying and recovering variations and managing commercial risk
Driving quality, compliance and audit performance
Ensuring projects meet relevant legislation, British Standards and third-party certification requirements
Embedding the principles of the Building Safety Act, Golden Thread and a culture of competence and accountability
Managing key client, consultant, principal contractor and supply-chain relationships
Supporting tenders, bid reviews and value-engineering opportunities
Developing departmental KPIs, processes and reporting systems
Supporting senior leadership with operational reporting and strategic business planningWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORWe're looking for someone who can combine technical knowledge, commercial awareness and genuine leadership ability.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience managing multiple Passive Fire Protection and/or Fire Door projects
Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems and fire door compliance
Experience leading and developing operational teams
Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations and Golden Thread
A strong commercial mindset with experience managing project profitability
Experience with budgets, forecasts, cost reporting and variations
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
Strong organisational and leadership abilities
Full UK driving licenceDesirable: SMSTS, IOSH/NEBOSH, CSCS, FIRAS/FDIS/IFC experience and knowledge of OneTrace or similar quality-management systems.
WHY THIS ROLE?This isn't just another Contracts Manager position.
It's an opportunity to step into a senior position with genuine influence, taking ownership of two key divisions and helping shape how the business operates and grows.
If you're an experienced Passive Fire / Fire Door professional who is ready to lead from the front, improve performance and make a real impact, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation
Salary description
£80000.00 - £85000.00 per year