Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection Surveys
Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Bonus
Package: Company Vehicle + Private Healthcare + Pension + 3x Death in Service + 24 Days Annual Leave
Join a Market-Leading Fire Protection Specialist – Shape Safer Spaces Nationwide
We’re working in partnership with a respected and rapidly growing specialist in passive fire protection to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager. This is a career-defining opportunity for someone with a background in fire door surveys and fire risk assessments, ready to take ownership of end-to-end projects across the education and student accommodation sectors.
With a strong pipeline of projects and a team that champions safety, quality, and innovation, this role is ideal for someone looking to step up into a strategic, hands-on role that makes a tangible difference.
The Role: What You'll Be Doing
Lead & Deliver: Take full ownership of passive fire protection survey projects from planning through to completion.
Scope & Strategise: Programme works to exacting detail, ensuring timelines, procurement, and labour management align for seamless delivery.
Site Oversight: Brief site teams, manage staff (both permanent and temporary), and oversee daily operations to maintain high standards of compliance and efficiency.
Quality Control: Carry out audits, ensure strict adherence to RAMS and H&S regulations, and write comprehensive reports for internal and client review.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key contact between clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure expectations are not just met – but exceeded.You’ll Need To Bring:
Proven Project Management experience within the fire protection survey or assessments space.
Recognised qualifications such as BM Trada, FIRAS, FDIS, AISM, FRAS (or similar).
Hands-on knowledge – ideally someone who’s progressed from on-the-tools roles (e.g., door remedials or fire stopping) into supervisory/project roles.
Excellent organisational and communication skills – both written and verbal.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.Why Join?
Join a company with a strong reputation and steady project pipeline.
Work on meaningful projects that improve building safety and protect lives.
Be part of a supportive and progressive team that values technical expertise and leadership.
Attractive remuneration package, bonuses, and development opportunities.Ready to take the next step?
If you're a qualified Project Manager with a fire safety background and a passion for delivering exceptional work, we want to hear from you. Apply now and let’s talk