Location: London (Greater London)
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Role Introduction
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Contracts Manager to join our team and take ownership of multiple large-scale passive fire protection (PFP) projects (£2–4 million) in the London area from inception through to completion.
Reporting directly to the senior management team, you will oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, ensuring that all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while maintaining strong commercial oversight and project traceability.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple passive fire protection (PFP) projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
* Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
* Ensure strict compliance with all fire safety regulations, company procedures, and relevant standards (including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999).
* Maintain strong commercial awareness by actively monitoring project budgets, costs, and overall profitability.
* Act as the primary key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and ensure smooth delivery.
* Produce, update, and manage comprehensive project documentation, programmes, and progress reports.
* Implement and monitor robust quality assurance processes, including Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), to ensure first-pass compliance and regulator-ready audit trails.
* Drive continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety.
* Ensure all subcontractors and site operatives are suitably qualified, trained, and strictly utilizing accredited materials and products.
* Conduct routine site inspections, monitor defect resolution, and ensure all installations are meticulously recorded and traceable via our digital systems (adhering to the Golden Thread framework).
* Liaise closely with design teams, clients, and third-party auditors to swiftly resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum.
* Promote a deep culture of safety, strict compliance, and manufacturing/installation excellence across all active project teams.
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries.
* Strong technical understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment systems.
* Project Management: Demonstrable experience managing large-scale projects valued between £2 million and £4 million.
* Leadership: Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills.
* Commercial Acumen: Highly commercially astute with a proven ability to manage strict budgets and contractual obligations.
* Licence: Must hold a Full UK driving licence.
Remuneration and Benefits Package
* Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
* Company car, professional laptop, and mobile phone provided
* Holiday Allowance: 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with an additional day for each year of service up to a maximum of 3 additional days)
* Company Pension Plan
* Free on-site parking
* Inclusion in regular company fun days and team events
To Apply / For More Information:
Please phone or what's app Marshall on and apply here: (phone number removed)
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year