Passive Fire Contract Manager
£70,000‑£80,000 + package. Essex. Multi‑Disciplinary Contractor.
Outline of Opportunity
We are looking for a commercially astute Contract Manager to take the reins of a newly won, high‑profile, flagship contract carrying out extensive Passive Fire Protection works. This isn't a role for someone looking to “steady the ship”—it's for a leader who wants to drive it.
The contract is secure and performing well, but we need a specialist who can identify the “marginal gains”, unlock hidden commercial value, and treat this £4m per annum account as if it were their own business.
You will be responsible for ensuring life safety compliance across a diverse portfolio, turning technical requirements into operational excellence. This is a “make your mark” position. You are inheriting a stable foundation with the total autonomy to optimise, innovate, and lead a flagship passive fire account within a market‑leading organisation.
Role Details
As a Passive Fire Contract Manager, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the performance and profitability of the contract. You will oversee the delivery of works relating to:
* Fire Mooring & Fire Stopping
* Fire Door Through‑Examinations & Remediation (BM TRADA / Q‑Mark standards)
* Fire Rated Partitioning & Ceilings
* Intumescent Coatings & Structural Protection
* Cavity Barrier Installations
* Surveying & Compliance Auditing
This will include high‑volume remedial programmes and small‑to‑medium installations, ensuring strict adherence to current building regulations, golden thread documentation, and high service standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Full P &L responsibility for a £4m passive fire contract.
* Management of operational teams, including specialist fire‑stopping engineers, FIRAS/BM TRADA supervisors, and support staff.
* Ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards are met and exceeded.
* Driving Health & Safety, quality control, and rigorous technical performance standards.
* Managing subcontractors and specialist supply chain relationships.
* Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, acting as the technical lead for passive fire queries.
* Identifying commercial opportunities and organic growth within the contract.
About You
* Proven background in Passive Fire Protection (essential).
* Strong working knowledge of fire door legislation, fire stopping materials, and compartmentalisation requirements.
* Previous experience in a Contract Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.
* Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, P &L, and margin performance.
* Confident communicator who can manage client expectations and hold their ground regarding safety and compliance.
* Practical and solutions‑focused, comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
* Accreditations such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, or IFE certifications are highly desirable.
What's On Offer
* £70,000‑£80,000 salary + competitive benefits package.
* Long‑term contract stability on a high‑value, established framework.
* Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy.
* Career growth: The opportunity to shape the passive fire division within a major M & E contractor.
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