Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection in Chelmsford, Essex

EA Associates are working with a well-established contractor to recruit a Contracts Manager for its newly formed Passive Fire Protection team.

Backed by an established business, this new team offers the opportunity to get involved at an early stage and play a significant part in its development. You will take ownership of project delivery, build relationships with clients and help establish a reliable, quality-focused installation team.

This would suit an experienced Passive Fire Protection Contracts Manager looking for greater influence and a clear opportunity to progress as the division grows.

The Role

You will manage passive fire protection contracts from initial planning through to completion and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Working closely with surveyors, site teams and clients, you will turn identified requirements into organised programmes of work, maintaining control of labour, materials, costs and quality throughout.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple passive fire protection contracts and overseeing day-to-day delivery.

• Planning programmes, allocating labour and coordinating materials and subcontractors.

• Reviewing survey findings, specifications and project requirements before works commence.

• Monitoring progress against programme and addressing issues that could affect delivery.

• Maintaining commercial oversight, including costs, variations and changes to scope.

• Undertaking site visits to review workmanship, progress and health and safety.

• Ensuring installations follow the relevant specifications, manufacturer guidance and approved details.

• Overseeing installation records, quality checks and handover documentation.

• Building strong relationships with clients, site management and the wider project team.

• Supporting recruitment, team development and the introduction of effective working processes.

About You

You will have a proven background in managing passive fire protection works, with a sound understanding of fire stopping systems, compartmentation and installation requirements.

You should be comfortable managing several projects, making practical decisions and holding teams accountable for quality and delivery. Strong communication and commercial awareness are important, alongside the ability to maintain client confidence and resolve issues professionally.

Experience helping develop a team or taking on wider operational responsibilities would be particularly useful.

What’s on Offer

• A permanent PAYE position with a well-established contractor.

• A competitive salary and package reflecting your experience.

• The opportunity to influence a newly formed division from an early stage.

• A role combining contract delivery, client management and team development.

• Strong scope for upwards progression and increased responsibility as the team expands.

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Rupert at EA Associates.