Job Title: Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection
Location: Enfield (with travel to client sites as required)
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65k per annum

This company are a leading provider of fire safety, electrical, and renewable energy solutions, delivering tailored, high-quality services to clients across the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Driven by a strong focus on safety, compliance, and innovation, we offer comprehensive support throughout every stage of a project-from initial design and installation to inspection, maintenance, and long-term aftercare.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to connect with experienced Contracts Managers who share our passion for fire protection and compliance excellence. Whether you're actively seeking a new role or exploring future opportunities, we welcome expressions of interest.

You'll be managing and overseeing contracts related to Passive Fire Protection, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. This includes coordinating across teams, maintaining strong client relationships, managing project documentation, and driving legal and regulatory compliance.

• Lead multiple passive fire protection projects, ensuring full compliance with FRA and company standards

• Oversee the full project lifecycle for proactive and reactive works

• Manage departmental administration and deadlines

• Develop project budgets, resource plans, and delivery schedules

• Review and negotiate contracts with an emphasis on compliance and client objectives

• Ensure project KPIs are met, including cost control, quality assurance, and health & safety adherence

• Act as the lead contact for clients, resolving queries and maintaining positive relationships

• Train and develop engineering and administrative teams

• Contribute to recruitment and talent development for the department

• Promote and enforce a strong health and safety culture, conducting toolbox talks and safety training

Essential:

• Minimum 8 years' experience managing FRA and passive fire protection projects

• Proven leadership and team management skills

• Strong understanding of industry regulations, fire safety codes, and compliance frameworks

• Experience working in the social housing sector (preferred)

• Skilled in preparing RAMS and overseeing on-site H&S compliance

• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and performance KPIs

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with clients and teams

• Holds relevant qualifications such as:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate

  • Level 3 Fire Safety Qualification

  • Up-to-date ECS/CSCS card

Desirable:

• Professional certification in project management

• Experience with workflow and data management systems

• Familiarity with ISO fire safety standards

• Further fire safety qualifications