Contract Manager – Fire Safety
Location: London (Office & Projects across London & Southeast)
Salary: £70k-£75k + package

The Company

A highly regarded, award-winning contractor with a strong presence across London and the Southeast, delivering excellence in multiple sectors, including:

Fire Safety & Compartmentation – Certified fire door installations, fire-stopping, and fire detection/suppression systems.
Restoration & Refurbishment – External mansion block repair schemes and high-end internal refurbishments.
Cladding Remediation – Full design-and-build projects replacing combustible cladding on residential high-rise buildings.

Due to significant growth and an increased workload, they are expanding their fire safety division, presenting an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Contract Manager to drive this department forward. With a strong pipeline of work, the company is looking for a future Operations Manager/Director who can lead, develop, and grow this side of the business.

The Role As Contract Manager – Fire Safety

You will take ownership of fire compartmentation projects, including fire door installation, repairs, passive fire protection, and suppression systems. The role offers a clear progression pathway to a senior leadership position as the division expands.

Key Responsibilities as the Contracts Manager:

Project Delivery: Manage and oversee multiple fire safety projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency.
Team Leadership: Support and manage Site Managers to ensure smooth project execution, compliance with regulations, and successful client relationships.
Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure installations adhere to Building Regulations, fire safety legislation, and industry best practices.
Client Management: Act as the main point of contact, maintaining proactive relationships with clients and their agents.
Commercial Oversight:
Prepare and manage subcontractor orders, valuations, and variations.
Manage budgets and ensure projects are completed within financial targets.
Improve project margins through value engineering and efficiency measures.
Operational Growth: Identify opportunities for expansion within the fire safety division, helping to shape the future of the department.
Reporting & Documentation:
Ensure accurate reporting, quality control, and H&S compliance.
Submit Applications for Payment on time and track financial performance.
Strategic Input: Work closely with senior management to develop and implement a long-term strategy for the fire safety division.

Requirements:

Construction qualification (Level 3-6) preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within fire safety, compartmentation, or passive fire protection.
Strong technical knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Ambition to develop and grow a department, with a future leadership role in mind.

Why Join?

Be part of a growing, highly respected contractor with a strong reputation across multiple sectors.
Opportunity to take ownership of the fire safety division and drive its expansion.
Clear progression path to Operations Manager/Director as the department scales.
Work with a company that values quality, staff development, and long-term success.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a driven Contract Manager to shape and lead a growing division within a thriving business.
Interested? Get in touch for more details.