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Contracts Manager - Midlands Location: Midlands, England (regional travel required) Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 per annum I'm currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager on behalf of a specialist contractor that delivers a wide range of fire protection solutions across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with contract management experience to join a business that is making a real impact in safety-critical construction. While experience in fire protection and fire-stopping would be a significant advantage, it's not essential - what matters most is proven management capability, the ability to run projects from kickoff through to completion, and confidence handling month-end invoicing for your works. About the Business This contractor is trusted across the region to deliver best-in-class passive fire protection services , including: Structural Steel Fire Protection Fire Compartmentation & Fire Barrier Systems Fire Boarding & Fireproof Insulation Legacy Building Fire Protection (upgrading existing stock) Fire Protection Surveying Passive Fire Certification Small Works Division - supporting bespoke or reactive projects Comprehensive Passive Fire Protection services across multiple sectors With a strong reputation for quality, compliance, and safety, the team works on a diverse portfolio of projects, from large commercial sites through to specialised works in existing and legacy buildings. The Role As Contracts Manager, you'll: Lead the kickoff and coordination of new contracts, ensuring clear project objectives. Oversee delivery of multiple fire protection projects across the Midlands. Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery. Monitor compliance, progress, and contract variations. Handle month-end billing and invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain project documentation and produce management reports. Build strong client relationships through regular site visits. What We're Looking For Background in contract or project management within construction, building services, or related sectors. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strong organisational ability, able to manage multiple contracts at once. Experience preparing invoices and handling contract financials. Willingness to travel regularly across the Midlands. Highly Advantageous: Knowledge of fire protection systems, fire-stopping, or passive fire protection. Familiarity with compliance, certification, and building regulations. Why This Role? Competitive salary 50k - 70k (based on experience). Autonomous position where you'll take full ownership of contracts. Career progression into senior operational or commercial leadership roles. Impactful work in a sector that is critical for safety, compliance, and quality. Apply: Ready to bring your expertise to the team? Apply today! Contact Daniel Addison on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed) Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDC

Fire Safety Surveyor North London, Hertfordshire and Essex Salary: up to £50,000 + Benefits 12-Month Fixed Term Contract We are excited to be partnering with a leading housing provider to recruit a Fire Safety Surveyor on a 12-month contract. This is a pivotal role within the fire safety team, focussed on ensuring compliance across a wide property portfolio and safeguarding residents through proactive fire safety management. You will work closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver robust fire safety solutions, from active fire systems through to passive measures such as fire doors and compartmentation. Key responsibilities of the Fire Safety Surveyor include: Conducting pre- and post-inspections of fire risk assessment (FRA) actions across Providing technical advice and support to trades, contractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance and best practice. Overseeing contractors working on fire alarms, AOV systems, fire doors, compartmentation, and asbestos reinspection. Managing contracts, monitoring delivery against building works schedules, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for residents. Driving compliance with health and safety standards, with zero tolerance for non-compliance. The successful Fire Safety Surveyor will have: Strong building surveying experience, including specifying remedial works for FRA actions. A CIOB Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent). Professional membership (RICS, CIOB) or be working towards Up-to-date knowledge of building repairs, construction, and safety The ability to manage budgets and work independently across a regional This is an outstanding opportunity for a fire safety professional to make a tangible impact within a nationally recognised organisation consistently ranked as a great place to work in the UK. If interested, please contact Stanley French at or ring (phone number removed) to find out more. Irwin & Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin & Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton. Com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

A leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. The business delivers high-quality fire safety solutions for some of the UK's most respected main contractors, working across a wide range of commercial, healthcare, education, retail, residential, and public sector projects. Their services include fire stopping, fire barriers, fire doors, intumescent coatings, and compartmentation surveys - all carried out by a fully accredited and experienced team. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking for an experienced professional to take ownership of multiple live projects valued between 50,000 and 3 million. The Role This is a hybrid position, combining office and site-based work. You'll be responsible for managing several concurrent passive fire protection projects from contract award through to handover, ensuring each is delivered safely, profitably, and to the company's high standards. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple live projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in full compliance with fire safety regulations. Lead and support site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors across various active sites. Act as the key point of contact for clients and main contractors, maintaining strong working relationships throughout project delivery. Oversee project programmes, RAMS, QA documentation, and reporting. Ensure all installations comply with relevant accreditation and legislative standards. Support commercial and operational teams in forecasting, variations, and project planning. About You Minimum 5 consecutive years' experience within the passive fire protection industry (essential). At least 3 years' experience as a Contracts Manager managing fire protection or fire stopping projects (essential). Proven ability to handle multiple projects valued between 50k - 3m concurrently. Excellent understanding of passive fire protection systems and compliance requirements. Strong leadership, organisational, and client-facing skills. Commercially aware, confident, and capable of working independently. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK. Why Join? Work with a respected and fully accredited passive fire protection specialist. Deliver technically challenging and varied projects across healthcare, education, commercial, and public sector buildings. Competitive salary and benefits package - negotiable based on experience. Hybrid working arrangement combining office, site, and home-based flexibility. Supportive and professional environment with genuine opportunities for growth and progression.

Site Manager Location; UK WIDE (Multiple positions available across the North and South of England) Working Hours: Night's- Outside of standard office hours (Candidates must have a flexible approach to working hours) Contract; 3 - 6 Months Rate negotiable depending on experience Urgently looking for an experienced Commercial Site Manager's with experience in Fire compartmentation to assist the delivery of a variety of projects across the UK on behalf of a Multi-National Facilities management company. Key responsibilities for the Site Manager but not limited to. Assessment of all sub-contractor H&S documentation, including client employed contractors Preparation and collation of Principal Contractor H&S documentation· Liaising with stakeholders · Client site progress meetings with property team and project Interested parties, safety consultants, designers, and all other stakeholders. · Ensure the site teams complete the work effectively, on time, safely and within budget · Pre and Post inspections of building that come under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order at the instruction of the Fire Safety Manager to ensure full compliance with duties under general Health and Safety requirements. · Ensuring any additional works requested are costed and have the appropriate sign off. · Ensure the site complies with H&S regulations and all staff follow H&S policies and procedures through effective training, risk assessments and audits, record keeping, etc… · Mange the site to meet quality and compliance standards required and provide relevant reports in a timely manner. · Assist Contracts / Project Managers in the selection and formation of the site team (inc. subcontractors, suppliers, etc.) as part of the pre-contract planning. · Work within the budget provided and make suggestions in relation to improvements/upselling opportunities. Fire Protection and Fire Door Maintenance & Install experience essential The successful candidate must hold a valid SMSTS, 3 day First Aid cert and CSCS Card. Due to the nature of the contract requirements, you will also be required to go through a level of security clearance

Commercial Manager - FRA Projects (Fire Doors / Fire Stopping) up to £65K + Benefits Midlands and South West My client is a leading contractor operating within the passive fire protection market, delivering fire door installation and fire compartmentation projects ranging from £1k to £2m. These include high and low rise domestic and commercial properties within the private and public sector. Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to oversee the Midlands and South West Regions. We're looking for a qualified and competent commercial leader the ability to develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team whilst building excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business functions, customers, consultants and the wider supply chain. Working alongside the operational team, you will provide commercial support and guidance to achieve targeted profit margins and strategic growth. The Commercial Manager will have overall commercial responsibility for a cicra £5m region, working from offices in the Midlands and Wiltshire as well as flexible home working as required. My client has ambitious plans to double their national turnover and boasts 90% of all new business is repeat business. You will be responsible for commercial support of all contracts in the region, liaising with the delivery team, advising on commercial matters, agreeing payments and contractual terms, ensuring commercial processes are being followed and resolving commercial issues with clients. You will ensure accurate forecasting, month end invoice applications and invoicing, including substantiation and record keeping, month end reporting, cost control and subcontractor cost sign off. You will also support pricing on tenders and accounts with cash collection. Key Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Previous experience of working for a specialist sub-contractor (preferred) Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge Pricing from take offs and rate builds Financial and commercial awareness Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines Ability to negotiate and influence Self-motivated Flexible & adaptable ResilientSalary & Benefits You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £65K + Benefits. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Commercial Manager - FRA Projects (Fire Doors / Fire Stopping) up to £65K + Benefits Midlands and South West My client is a leading contractor operating within the passive fire protection market, delivering fire door installation and fire compartmentation projects ranging from £1k to £2m. These include high and low rise domestic and commercial properties within the private and public sector. Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to oversee the Midlands and South West Regions. We're looking for a qualified and competent commercial leader the ability to develop a highly talented and motivated commercial team whilst building excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders including business functions, customers, consultants and the wider supply chain. Working alongside the operational team, you will provide commercial support and guidance to achieve targeted profit margins and strategic growth. The Commercial Manager will have overall commercial responsibility for a cicra £5m region, working from offices in the Midlands and Wiltshire as well as flexible home working as required. My client has ambitious plans to double their national turnover and boasts 90% of all new business is repeat business. You will be responsible for commercial support of all contracts in the region, liaising with the delivery team, advising on commercial matters, agreeing payments and contractual terms, ensuring commercial processes are being followed and resolving commercial issues with clients. You will ensure accurate forecasting, month end invoice applications and invoicing, including substantiation and record keeping, month end reporting, cost control and subcontractor cost sign off. You will also support pricing on tenders and accounts with cash collection. Key Skills: Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Previous experience of working for a specialist sub-contractor (preferred) Excellent verbal and written communicator Excellent Microsoft Excel knowledge Pricing from take offs and rate builds Financial and commercial awareness Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines Ability to negotiate and influence Self-motivated Flexible & adaptable ResilientSalary & Benefits You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £65K + Benefits. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Technical / Compliance Manager - Passive Fire Protection £Highly Competitive + Car / Allowance and Benefits Southern Region My client is a leading contractor operating within the passive fire protection market, delivering fire door installation and fire compartmentation projects ranging from £1k to £2m. These include high and low rise domestic and commercial properties within the private and public sector. Due to continued expansion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical / Compliance Manager to join the Southern team. Attending various sites throughout the South of the UK, the you will be responsible for undertaking rigorous and detailed inspections of works including Passive Fire Protection, Fire Doors, Intumescent Paint and Fire-Resistant Glazing Systems. You will ensure all works are completed to the highest possible standard, specification (including materials) and schedule throughout the duration of a contract. The key responsibilities for the Technical / Compliance Manager will include: Managing and Carrying out Technical Quality Assurance audits (both visual and intrusive) of works (installation of Passive Fire Protection, Fire Doors, Intumescent Paint and Fire-Resistant Glazing Systems) Take or review measurements on site to ensure that the work and materials meet specific specifications and company quality standards Provide clear and consistent feedback to Contracts Managers/Supervisors within agreed timescales Liaise with site Supervisors/Sub contractors and clients to ensure they are kept up to date with the status of your audits Interpret technical drawings and written instructions for use when inspecting works Ensure up to date knowledge of legal requirements, ensuring the company achieves compliance at all times Accurately maintain and manage all relevant records and databases relating to work processed Assist with accreditation audits e.g. LPCB and Firas Generate and issue reports and KPI data to the Technical department Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Quality Assurance process Attend relevant office as and when required to liaise with colleagues and/or attend meetings/trainingWe are looking for the Technical / Compliance Manager to have the following experience: You will be someone who has experience of the building and construction industry with a working knowledge and passion for health and safety legislation compliance. You must have excellent attention to detail and have the ability to interpret technical documents and drawings. You will have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and be a competent, confident professional. HND / Degree Qulaifiied - Desirable Technical / Compliance Manager Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a key permanent role and offers long term career progression along with an excellent salary and benefits package. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies