Contract Manager – Fire Doors & Compartmentation
Location: Walsall
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + car allowance
Sector: Social Housing & Care Homes
Contract: Permanent
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for an experienced Contract Manager – Fire Safety to oversee fire door installations, maintenance programmes, and compartmentation surveys across social housing and care home portfolios .
This is a key compliance-focused role, managing contractors and ensuring all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to a high standard within occupied and sensitive environments.
The Role
As Contract Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery and performance of fire safety works, acting as the main point of contact between clients, contractors, and stakeholders. You will manage programmes of work, budgets, quality, and compliance, ensuring statutory fire safety obligations are met at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Manage fire door installation, inspection, and maintenance contracts
Oversee compartmentation surveys and associated remedial works
Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards
Carry out site inspections and quality audits
Ensure works comply with fire safety legislation and British Standards
Manage budgets, valuations, variations, and reporting
Liaise with housing teams, care home managers, and residents
Ensure health & safety compliance across all sites
Essential Requirements
Proven experience managing fire safety or compliance-related contracts
Strong knowledge of fire doors, passive fire protection, and compartmentation
Experience within social housing, care homes, or other occupied residential settings
Good understanding of relevant fire safety legislation and standards
Excellent communication and contractor management skills
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Construction, fire safety, or building-related qualification
Professional membership (e.g. IFSM, CIOB, RICS)
Experience working with compliance or asset management systems
What's on Offer
Up to £45,000 - £50,000 salary
Car allowance
Permanent role with a stable and reputable organisation
Opportunity to work on critical building and resident safety programmes
Career progression within a growing compliance-focused team
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