An established and growing passive fire protection contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its Service Department. The business delivers installation, inspection, maintenance and remedial works across a range of passive fire protection disciplines, with a particular focus on fire doors delivered through FRA-led programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong understanding of fire door compliance, project delivery and client relationship management to join a business that continues to invest in its growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from pre-start through to completion
• Coordinate with estimating, procurement, planning and internal delivery teams to ensure projects are fully prepared before commencement
• Ensure projects are accurately set up within contract management software (such as OneTrace, Bolster or similar systems)
• Manage project programmes to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Oversee fire door installations, inspections and remedial works, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, manufacturer guidance and third-party accreditation requirements
• Demonstrate a good understanding of fire stopping and compartmentation
• Carry out regular site inspections, quality audits and compliance checks
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders, proactively managing risks, programme delays and commercial issues
• Coordinate labour resources and subcontractors to meet project requirements
• Undertake fire door surveys, measurements and condition assessments where required
• Provide technical support to ensure compliant and commercially viable solutions
• Support the estimating team by identifying product improvements and value engineering opportunities
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with RAMS, CDM regulations and company health and safety procedures.

Applicants should ideally possess:

• Previous experience managing passive fire protection contracts, particularly fire door projects
• Good commercial awareness and contract management experience
• Knowledge of fire stopping and compartmentation
• IFE Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• ASFP training or qualification
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Manager Card
• Knowledge of FIRAS, BM TRADA or similar third-party certification schemes