Howells Solutions Limited
Watford, Hertfordshire
Job Title: Contract Manager Location: North London / Home Counties Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Sector: Passive Fire Protection / Construction A leading national Passive Fire Protection contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing team, overseeing a portfolio of passive fire protection projects across London and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager with a strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including structural steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors. You will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, commercially and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from commencement through to completion. Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, commercial performance and client relationships. Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners. Oversee works including fire stopping, structural steel protection, intumescent paint/coatings and fire door installations. Liaise with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, clients and other stakeholders. Monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved. Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment and commercial performance. Review project costs and identify opportunities to maximise profitability. Ensure all works comply with relevant specifications, manufacturers' requirements and industry standards. Maintain strong standards of quality, health & safety and compliance across projects. Attend site and client meetings as required. Manage project documentation, reporting and handover processes. Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Skills & Experience Essential: Previous experience as a Contract Manager / Senior Contract Manager within passive fire protection. Strong knowledge of fire stopping and passive fire protection systems. Proven experience with structural steel protection. Strong understanding of intumescent paint/coatings. Experience with fire door installations and compliance. Experience managing multiple projects and site teams. Strong commercial and contractual awareness. Experience dealing with Tier 1 contractors and/or major construction clients. Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Full UK driving licence. Desirable: SMSTS. Relevant passive fire protection qualifications. NEBOSH or IOSH. Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential or public-sector projects. Experience managing projects with significant fire stopping, steel protection and fire door packages.
Job Title: Contract Manager Location: North London / Home Counties Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Sector: Passive Fire Protection / Construction A leading national Passive Fire Protection contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing team, overseeing a portfolio of passive fire protection projects across London and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager with a strong technical and commercial understanding of passive fire protection, including structural steel protection, intumescent coatings and fire doors. You will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, commercially and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple passive fire protection contracts from commencement through to completion. Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, commercial performance and client relationships. Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners. Oversee works including fire stopping, structural steel protection, intumescent paint/coatings and fire door installations. Liaise with Tier 1 contractors, main contractors, clients and other stakeholders. Monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved. Manage variations, valuations, applications for payment and commercial performance. Review project costs and identify opportunities to maximise profitability. Ensure all works comply with relevant specifications, manufacturers' requirements and industry standards. Maintain strong standards of quality, health & safety and compliance across projects. Attend site and client meetings as required. Manage project documentation, reporting and handover processes. Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Skills & Experience Essential: Previous experience as a Contract Manager / Senior Contract Manager within passive fire protection. Strong knowledge of fire stopping and passive fire protection systems. Proven experience with structural steel protection. Strong understanding of intumescent paint/coatings. Experience with fire door installations and compliance. Experience managing multiple projects and site teams. Strong commercial and contractual awareness. Experience dealing with Tier 1 contractors and/or major construction clients. Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Full UK driving licence. Desirable: SMSTS. Relevant passive fire protection qualifications. NEBOSH or IOSH. Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential or public-sector projects. Experience managing projects with significant fire stopping, steel protection and fire door packages.
Building Careers UK
City, Liverpool
Operations Director - Passive Fire Protection Location - Liverpool Salary/Package - 80,000 - 85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a privately owned specialist contractor operating within the passive fire protection sector, delivering high-quality fire door installation and maintenance, passive fire stopping, drylining, and specialist joinery solutions across the UK. Working with leading developers, main contractors, housing providers, and end users, they have built a strong reputation for delivering compliant, high-quality fire safety solutions on technically demanding projects. Committed to quality, collaboration, and long-term client partnerships, the business continues to experience significant growth, underpinned by a highly skilled workforce, recognised industry accreditations, and an unwavering focus on safety and compliance. As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and develop their operational function nationwide. The Role As Operations Director, you will be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership across all operational activities within the business Managing the successful delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects nationwide Leading and developing Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Site Managers, and operational teams Driving operational performance, programme delivery, quality, and client satisfaction Ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements Working closely with commercial and pre-construction teams to maximise project profitability Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, main contractors, and stakeholders Overseeing resource planning, operational processes, and project performance Promoting continuous improvement across operational delivery and business performance Ensuring full compliance with all health & safety legislation, quality standards, and passive fire protection regulations The Ideal Candidate The successful Operations Director will have: Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within the construction industry Previous experience within passive fire protection, fire stopping, fire doors, drylining, specialist subcontracting, or a closely related sector Strong leadership and people management skills with experience managing multiple operational teams Excellent knowledge of construction project delivery and programme management Strong commercial awareness with the ability to work collaboratively alongside commercial teams Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills A strategic mindset with the ability to drive operational excellence and business growth Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer Competitive basic salary of 80,000 - 85,000 Attractive benefits package Senior leadership opportunity within a growing specialist contractor Opportunity to influence the future direction of the operational function Exposure to high-profile passive fire protection projects across the UK Long-term career progression within a financially secure and expanding business Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. 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. INDCOM
Operations Director - Passive Fire Protection Location - Liverpool Salary/Package - 80,000 - 85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package About the Company Our client is a privately owned specialist contractor operating within the passive fire protection sector, delivering high-quality fire door installation and maintenance, passive fire stopping, drylining, and specialist joinery solutions across the UK. Working with leading developers, main contractors, housing providers, and end users, they have built a strong reputation for delivering compliant, high-quality fire safety solutions on technically demanding projects. Committed to quality, collaboration, and long-term client partnerships, the business continues to experience significant growth, underpinned by a highly skilled workforce, recognised industry accreditations, and an unwavering focus on safety and compliance. As part of their continued expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead and develop their operational function nationwide. The Role As Operations Director, you will be responsible for: Providing strategic leadership across all operational activities within the business Managing the successful delivery of multiple passive fire protection projects nationwide Leading and developing Project Managers, Contracts Managers, Site Managers, and operational teams Driving operational performance, programme delivery, quality, and client satisfaction Ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements Working closely with commercial and pre-construction teams to maximise project profitability Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, main contractors, and stakeholders Overseeing resource planning, operational processes, and project performance Promoting continuous improvement across operational delivery and business performance Ensuring full compliance with all health & safety legislation, quality standards, and passive fire protection regulations The Ideal Candidate The successful Operations Director will have: Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within the construction industry Previous experience within passive fire protection, fire stopping, fire doors, drylining, specialist subcontracting, or a closely related sector Strong leadership and people management skills with experience managing multiple operational teams Excellent knowledge of construction project delivery and programme management Strong commercial awareness with the ability to work collaboratively alongside commercial teams Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills A strategic mindset with the ability to drive operational excellence and business growth Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer Competitive basic salary of 80,000 - 85,000 Attractive benefits package Senior leadership opportunity within a growing specialist contractor Opportunity to influence the future direction of the operational function Exposure to high-profile passive fire protection projects across the UK Long-term career progression within a financially secure and expanding business Collaborative and supportive senior leadership team Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. 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. INDCOM
