Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection Location: London & Home Counties (Hybrid working available)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) + Company Benefits
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Contracts Manager specialising in passive fire protection (compartmentation and fire doors) to join a leading compliance and fire safety contractor .
In this role, you will take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards . You will work closely with site supervisors, direct operatives, approved subcontractors, and internal commercial and compliance teams to drive contract excellence . Hybrid working is available for this position .
Key Responsibilities Project Ownership & Delivery: Take full accountability for managing assigned passive fire protection contracts from pre-construction planning through to completion .
Commercial & Financial Control: Maintain up-to-date budgets and programmes, manage contract variations, mitigate risks, optimize opportunities, and ensure projects achieve target profitability . Deliver accurate monthly forecasts and assist with invoicing and applications .
HSE & Compliance: Champion "Checksafe" practices by preparing safety paperwork, enforcing on-site health and safety compliance, conducting toolbox talks, site inspections, and equipment checks .
Quality Assurance (QA): Insist on a "right first time" culture . Carry out QA checks, sign off site works, resolve quality issues rapidly, and maintain thorough documentation in job files .
Subcontractor & Resource Management: Coordinate labour resources through a hybrid structure of direct staff and approved subcontractors, verifying compliance and competence records .
Client Relations: Build and maintain strong customer relationships through frequent communication and site visits, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and positive NPS outcomes .
Team Leadership: Lead by example, conduct regular whole-team and 1-on-1 meetings, mentor staff, recognise high performance, and effectively manage underperformance .
What We Are Looking For. Experience: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the passive fire protection sector, specifically focusing on compartmentation and/or fire doors .
Project Management: Strong background in planning, scheduling, and resource management to deliver profitable construction/compliance projects .
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 5 or above in Passive Fire Protection
ILM Level 3 (or equivalent leadership qualification)
CSCS Card
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
Asbestos Awareness
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence .
What's in It for You? Competitive basic salary benchmarked against industry standards
25 days annual leave plus
Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection in London employer: Fortus Recruitment
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