Description
Senior Contracts Manager Passive Fire Protection Location:
South East / Greater London (1 day/week office)
Salary: £80,000–£100,000 + bonus + package
The Opportunity A well-funded principal contractor specialising in building safety and passive fire protection is creating an internal Fire Protection division and seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead delivery and grow the unit. This senior leadership role offers autonomy, influence and direct input to business development across a strong pipeline of remediation and façade projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of passive fire projects (fire stopping, fire door replacement) from mobilisation to final account.
Ensure safe, on-programme, on-budget delivery with strong site presence and progress reviews.
Own project P&L, monitor costs/margins/variations and support CVR/financial reporting.
Procure and manage subcontractors; drive commercial performance and risk mitigation.
Maintain compliance with passive fire standards, certification and building safety legislation; support quality management and accreditation.
Act as client contact; build lasting client relationships and support tenders.
Lead and develop Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements (Essential)
Proven Contracts Manager / Senior Project Manager experience in passive fire protection.
Strong background delivering fire stopping and/or fire door replacement programmes.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
Deep knowledge of passive fire systems, installation standards and certification.
Commercially experienced with budget and profitability ownership.
Understanding of building safety legislation and Golden Thread documentation.
Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
SMSTS, CSCS and full UK driving licence.
Desirable
FIRAS experience or familiarity with accreditation processes.
Knowledge of Higher Risk Buildings / Building Safety Act.
Experience in occupied residential environments; understanding of JCT/NEC.
What’s on Offer
£80k–£100k basic salary, performance-related bonus.
Senior leadership role with substantive autonomy and progression potential.
Strong secured work pipeline and capacity to shape the division’s future.
If interested, please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining relevant passive fire leadership experience and notice period.
Apply Now
South East / Greater London (1 day/week office)
Salary: £80,000–£100,000 + bonus + package
The Opportunity A well-funded principal contractor specialising in building safety and passive fire protection is creating an internal Fire Protection division and seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead delivery and grow the unit. This senior leadership role offers autonomy, influence and direct input to business development across a strong pipeline of remediation and façade projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of passive fire projects (fire stopping, fire door replacement) from mobilisation to final account.
Ensure safe, on-programme, on-budget delivery with strong site presence and progress reviews.
Own project P&L, monitor costs/margins/variations and support CVR/financial reporting.
Procure and manage subcontractors; drive commercial performance and risk mitigation.
Maintain compliance with passive fire standards, certification and building safety legislation; support quality management and accreditation.
Act as client contact; build lasting client relationships and support tenders.
Lead and develop Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements (Essential)
Proven Contracts Manager / Senior Project Manager experience in passive fire protection.
Strong background delivering fire stopping and/or fire door replacement programmes.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
Deep knowledge of passive fire systems, installation standards and certification.
Commercially experienced with budget and profitability ownership.
Understanding of building safety legislation and Golden Thread documentation.
Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
SMSTS, CSCS and full UK driving licence.
Desirable
FIRAS experience or familiarity with accreditation processes.
Knowledge of Higher Risk Buildings / Building Safety Act.
Experience in occupied residential environments; understanding of JCT/NEC.
What’s on Offer
£80k–£100k basic salary, performance-related bonus.
Senior leadership role with substantive autonomy and progression potential.
Strong secured work pipeline and capacity to shape the division’s future.
If interested, please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining relevant passive fire leadership experience and notice period.
Apply Now