Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection

About the Client

• Our Client is a well-established Fire Protection contractor with over 20 years of industry experience.
• The business delivers specialist Passive Fire Protection solutions across sectors including Local Authority Housing, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial environments.
• Services include fire stopping, compartmentation, fire door installations, remediation works, and compliance-led fire safety solutions.
• BM TRADA accredited experience and knowledge are highly valued within the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement systems and processes to ensure the successful delivery of Passive Fire Protection projects.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with current Passive Fire Protection regulations, BM TRADA standards, and industry guidelines.
• Manage project delivery including estimating, business development, health & safety, cost control, and operational performance.
• Conduct site inspections, quality assurance checks, and compliance audits.
• Support the continued growth and development of the Passive Fire Protection division.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within a management role in the Passive Fire Protection industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project financials.
• BM TRADA qualification/accreditation highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Passive Fire Protection regulations and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of Fire Door installation techniques and regulations is advantageous.
• Experience within Local Authority repairs and maintenance works is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and capable of hitting the ground running.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Project bonus scheme.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Opportunity to lead and grow a portfolio of Passive Fire Protection projects.
• Full autonomy and ownership within the role.
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing specialist contractor.