Contract Manager - FRA (NORTH LONDON)

Role Introduction

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer and installer of passive fire protection solutions, specialising in fully tested and certified fire doorsets, fire stopping, and compartmentation systems. Operating from a UKAS-accredited manufacturing facility, they deliver regulator-ready, compliant solutions across high-rise residential, commercial, and public sector projects.

They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple large-scale passive fire protection (PFP) projects valued between £2m–£4m from inception through to completion.

The successful candidate will have a proven background within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security sectors, with strong technical knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.

Reporting into senior management, you will oversee both direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while maintaining strong commercial oversight and ensuring adherence to all relevant fire safety regulations and company procedures.

This opportunity would suit a proactive, organised, and commercially astute professional with excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of driving project performance while maintaining a strong focus on compliance, traceability, and value for money.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries.
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment systems.
• Experience managing large-scale projects valued between £2m–£4m.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client management experience.
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection (PFP) projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations, company procedures, and relevant standards including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness by monitoring budgets, costs, and project profitability.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Produce and manage project documentation, programmes, and progress reports.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes, including Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), ensuring first-pass compliance and regulator-ready audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement through identifying process efficiencies, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or compliance.
• Ensure subcontractors and operatives are appropriately qualified, trained, and using accredited materials and products.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor defect resolution, and ensure all installations are fully recorded and traceable via digital compliance systems (Golden Thread).
• Liaise with design teams, clients, and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all project teams.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Circa £65,000 per annum salary
• 3 days on site - 2 in Office
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement awarded with length of service (up to 3 extra days)
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking

Please Contact Sam.Fombo@buildrec.com

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