Fire Systems Contracts Manager

  • Humres
  • Hutton, Essex
  • 13/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Fire & AOV Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of fire alarm and Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) projects, primarily within residential and housing association environments.

This is an office-based role requiring strong technical knowledge, particularly from a hands-on background. The ideal candidate will have progressed from the tools and have practical installation and fault-finding experience in both fire alarm and AOV systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage fire alarm and AOV contracts from award through to completion

  • Provide technical support to engineers and supervisors

  • Ensure works comply with relevant regulations and client specifications

  • Oversee project scheduling, labour coordination, and resource allocation

  • Review technical drawings and scopes of work

  • Support SNH contracts with a strong technical focus

  • Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

  • Monitor quality, compliance, and commercial performance

  • Use Microsoft Office systems for reporting, scheduling, and documentation

Essential Experience
  • Proven experience managing fire alarm contracts

  • Strong technical knowledge of both fire alarms and AOV systems

  • Background working from the tools (installation, commissioning, fault-finding)

  • Experience in residential or housing association environments

  • Confident reviewing technical specifications and drawings

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

Package
  • Company van or car allowance

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays