Contracts Manager (Passive Fire & Fire Doors)

An established and growing passive fire protection contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its Service Department. The business delivers installation, inspection, maintenance and remedial works across a range of passive fire protection disciplines, with a particular focus on fire doors delivered through FRA-led programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong understanding of fire door compliance, project delivery and client relationship management to join a business that continues to invest in its growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from pre-start through to completion
• Coordinate with estimating, procurement, planning and internal delivery teams to ensure projects are fully prepared before commencement
• Ensure projects are accurately set up within contract management software (such as OneTrace, Bolster or similar systems)
• Manage project programmes to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Oversee fire door installations, inspections and remedial works, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, manufacturer guidance and third-party accreditation requirements
• Demonstrate a good understanding of fire stopping and compartmentation
• Carry out regular site inspections, quality audits and compliance checks
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders, proactively managing risks, programme delays and commercial issues
• Coordinate labour resources and subcontractors to meet project requirements
• Undertake fire door surveys, measurements and condition assessments where required
• Provide technical support to ensure compliant and commercially viable solutions
• Support the estimating team by identifying product improvements and value engineering opportunities
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with RAMS, CDM regulations and company health and safety procedures.

Applicants should ideally possess:

• Previous experience managing passive fire protection contracts, particularly fire door projects
• Good commercial awareness and contract management experience
• Knowledge of fire stopping and compartmentation
• IFE Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
• ASFP training or qualification
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Manager Card
• Knowledge of FIRAS, BM TRADA or similar third-party certification schemes