Passive Fire Contracts Manager

Location: Office based in Bedford with travel to sites across London and occasionally other regions of the UK.

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

• Ensure specifications are accurate, compliant, and commercially sound.
• Estimating and Quoting: Prepare and review quotations for passive fire protection works, ensuring accuracy, compliance with relevant standards, and commercial soundness.
• Client Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients on complex or high-value projects, providing clear and regular updates on progress, risks, and changes.
• People Development: Support, mentor, and develop junior team members; provide practical guidance and act as the first escalation point for delivery issues.
• Standards and Compliance: Ensure consistent application of internal processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements across the team.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of project processes, templates, and ways of working.
• Resourcing: Support hiring decisions and onboarding of new team members as the team grows.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience (Essential): Proven track record of managing passive fire protection contracts end-to-end from pre-start through to completion and handover. We are looking for someone who has delivered passive fire works in practice, not just in a support or administrative capacity.
• Contractor Management: Demonstrable experience managing contractors on site including holding them to programme, quality, and safety standards.
• Sector Knowledge: Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems, materials, and installation standards is essential. Experience in high-rise residential buildings or building safety remedial works is a distinct advantage.
• People Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a small team, allocate work effectively, and support team members development.
• Commercial Awareness: Commercially aware, with experience reviewing contractor pricing, managing budgets, and understanding contract terms.
• Communication Skills: Strong communicator, both written and verbal able to engage confidently with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
• Organisation: Organised and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing sight of detail.
• Qualifications: Formal qualifications in passive fire protection or construction (e.g. ASFP membership, NVQ in passive fire, APM, HNC/HND, or degree) are welcomed but not required; experience and demonstrated capability will take priority.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional training and development support.
• Company phone and site equipment.
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• BUPA healthcare including family BUPA dentistry including family.
• Birthday day off (after probation).
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing by one day per full year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Social events throughout the year.