Contracts Manager

Company: Build Recruitment Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection

Location: North LondonStart Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a growing business specialising in passive fire protection and fire safety solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and organised professional to take ownership of multiple large-scale projects, valued between £2 million and £4 million, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in fire protection, construction or fire and security, with a good understanding of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation and containment systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from inception through to completion.

  • Oversee direct labour teams and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and performance.

  • Monitor project budgets, costs and profitability, maintaining strong commercial control.

  • Ensure works comply with relevant fire safety regulations, standards and company procedures.

  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

  • Manage project programmes, documentation, progress reports and contractual obligations.

  • Implement quality assurance processes, including Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).

  • Conduct site inspections, manage defects and ensure installations are properly recorded and traceable.

  • Work with design teams, clients and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs without compromising safety or compliance.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within passive fire protection, construction or the fire and security industry.

  • Strong technical knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation and containment systems.

  • Experience managing large-scale projects valued between £2 million and £4 million.

  • Strong commercial awareness, including budget management and project profitability.

  • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

  • Experience managing direct labour teams and subcontractors.

  • Understanding of relevant fire safety standards, including BS EN 1634, BS 8214 and BS 9999.

  • Experience with quality assurance, compliance documentation and project reporting.

  • Full UK driving licence.

The Opportunity

  • Opportunity to manage major passive fire protection projects.

  • A varied role with responsibility from project inception through to completion.

  • The chance to work within a growing business focused on fire safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

  • An opportunity to make a real impact on project delivery, commercial performance and customer satisfaction.

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Posted: October 17th, 2026