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Location: Bexley, London
Position: Project/Contracts Manager
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Industry: Fire & Security (Passive Fire Industry)
About the Client: Our client is a well-established and leading fire & security company based in the borough of Bexley, specialising in providing high-quality fire protection solutions across a range of sectors. With a focus on safety, reliability, and innovation, they are seeking to expand their team with a skilled and experienced Project/Contracts Manager to manage and oversee key projects.
Role Overview: The Project/Contracts Manager will be responsible for the management and successful delivery of projects within the passive fire industry. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in project management, ideally within the fire protection sector, with a strong understanding of passive fire safety measures. This role will also require leadership skills, as the individual will be expected to build and lead a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Oversee multiple fire protection projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Team Leadership: Build, manage, and develop a strong project team, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
- Client Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent customer service and managing client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all projects meet industry standards, codes, and regulations within the fire safety sector, particularly passive fire safety.
- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays or cost overruns.
- Reporting: Provide regular project progress reports, including financial tracking, project timelines, and key deliverables to senior management.
- Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
- Significant experience working within the passive fire industry, with a solid understanding of fire protection systems and passive fire safety measures.
- Proven experience in managing fire protection projects, ideally in a contracts or project management role.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience in building and developing a project team.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Relevant qualifications or certifications in fire safety, project management, or construction.
- Experience working with or managing large-scale fire protection projects.
- Familiarity with fire safety compliance and regulations.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Monday to Friday working hours.
- Opportunity to work with a leading fire & security company.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on team development.
