Contract Manager in Northampton

We’re hiring a Contracts Manager to join our team at CT Fire Protection Ltd, based near Kettering in Northamptonshire. You will be responsible for the successful delivery and management of multiple fire sprinkler projects across domestic, residential, and commercial sectors. Working closely with your colleagues, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the business, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest industry standards.

This is a flexible role offering a mix of home, office, and site-based work, requiring travel to sites nationwide. It’s an opportunity suited to a proactive and experienced professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is confident managing both projects and client relationships. You’ll be required to be office based one to two days per week (Burton Latmier).

What you receive for joining us: We’re offering a competitive salary based on experience, along with a supportive and flexible working environment. You’ll be part of a well-established company with over 30 years of industry experience and a strong reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. You’ll benefit from 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, a company pension, a company car or car allowance, whichever you prefer, and a newly rolled out incentive of an annual team bonus.

Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Oversee and manage multiple fire sprinkler projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and handling any issues professionally and efficiently.
• Support the Operations Director in the day-to-day running of the business, contributing to operational decisions and assisting with general management responsibilities.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate teams, subcontractors, and other trades, ensuring all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, prepare progress reports, attend site and contract meetings, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• Do you have proven experience in project or contract management within the fire sprinkler industry, with strong knowledge of standards such as BS EN 12845, NFPA, FM, and BS5306 Part 2? We’d be open to those who have worked in a similar role within the wider fire sector.
• Are you a confident leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently while also supporting a small, collaborative team?
• Do you have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate resources, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment?
• Do you demonstrate strong commercial awareness, health & safety knowledge, and experience liaising with clients, design teams, and subcontractors?
• Do you hold (or are willing to work towards) LPCB qualifications, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and a full UK driving licence?

Introducing our organisation: CT Fire Protection Ltd (part of Complii) is a well-established company with over 30 years of experience in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems across the UK. As an LPCB 1048 approved contractor, we are recognised throughout the industry for delivering high-quality workmanship, reliability, and exceptional customer service. We take pride in our reputation and continue to grow by maintaining the highest standards across all our projects.