Full job descriptionJob 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.
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*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.
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary based on experience.
*Company vehicle or car allowance.
*Company benefits package.
*Opportunity to join a well-established national passive fire protection contractor.
*Career progression and long-term development opportunities.
*A varied portfolio of high-profile projects across London and the wider region.