Senior Contracts Manager Passive Fire Protection
Location: South East / Greater London (1 day/week office)
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 + bonus + package
Opportunity
A well-funded principal contractor specialising in building safety and passive fire protection is creating an internal Fire Protection division and seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead delivery and grow the unit. This senior leadership role offers autonomy, influence and direct input to business development across a strong pipeline of remediation and façade projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a portfolio of passive fire projects (fire stopping, fire door replacement) from mobilisation to final account.
* Ensure safe, on-programme, on-budget delivery with strong site presence and progress reviews.
* Own project P&L, monitor costs/margins/variations and support CVR/financial reporting.
* Procure and manage subcontractors; drive commercial performance and risk mitigation.
* Maintain compliance with passive fire standards, certification and building safety legislation; support quality management and accreditation.
* Act as client contact; build lasting client relationships and support tenders.
* Lead and develop Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements (Essential)
* Proven Contracts Manager / Senior Project Manager experience in passive fire protection.
* Strong background delivering fire stopping and/or fire door replacement programmes.
* Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
* Deep knowledge of passive fire systems, installation standards and certification.
* Commercially experienced with budget and profitability ownership.
* Understanding of building safety legislation and Golden Thread documentation.
* Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
* SMSTS, CSCS and full UK driving licence.
Desirable
* FIRAS experience or familiarity with accreditation processes.
* Knowledge of Higher Risk Buildings / Building Safety Act.
* Experience in occupied residential environments; understanding of JCT/NEC.
What's on Offer
* £80k-£100k basic salary, performance-related bonus.
* Senior leadership role with substantive autonomy and progression potential.
* Strong secured work pipeline and capacity to shape the division's future.
If interested, please send your CV and a brief covering note outlining relevant passive fire leadership experience and notice period.
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