At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee multiple fire protection projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.
- Company: Leading contractor in passive fire protection with a strong reputation for excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, performance bonus, pension, and 25 days leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training and genuine career progression.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on prestigious projects across London.
- Qualifications: Experience in contracts management and knowledge of fire safety regulations required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client is a leading specialist contractor within the passive fire protection sector, delivering high-quality fire safety solutions across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and public sector projects. With an established reputation for technical excellence, compliance and exceptional customer service, they work alongside many of the UK's leading principal contractors, developers, housing associations and facilities management providers. Their services include fire stopping, fire compartmentation, fire door installation and maintenance, fire door inspections, structural fire protection and specialist remedial works.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their expanding team. As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple passive fire protection projects from award through to completion. You will ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining excellent client relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to join a growing business with genuine long-term career progression.
- Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts simultaneously.
- Oversee project delivery from pre-start through to completion and final handover.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
- Lead and support Site Managers, Supervisors and installation teams.
- Develop and maintain project programmes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
- Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates.
- Monitor project costs and work closely with the commercial team.
- Ensure all works comply with current fire safety legislation, British Standards and third-party accreditation requirements.
- Manage subcontractors and supply chain performance.
- Identify project risks and implement effective solutions.
- Ensure all documentation, quality assurance records and certification are completed accurately.
- Drive high standards of health, safety and quality across all sites.
Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within passive fire protection, construction or specialist contracting. Strong knowledge of fire stopping, compartmentation and fire door projects. Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets. SMSTS. CSCS Card. Full UK Driving Licence. FIRAS, BM TRADA or other passive fire accreditation knowledge would be advantageous.
Competitive salary. Company van. Performance-related bonus. Pension scheme. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Ongoing training and professional development. Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and well-established business. The opportunity to work on a diverse range of prestigious projects across London and the South East.
Fire Contract Supervisor in City of London employer: ESD Recruitment
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where employees can thrive in their careers while contributing to vital fire safety solutions across prestigious projects in London and the South East. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive salaries, and a supportive culture that values safety and quality, this company provides genuine opportunities for career progression and the chance to work alongside industry leaders in the passive fire protection sector.
