Contracts manager

Contracts Manager
Location: West Midlands
Company Overview
A well-established specialist contractor with a strong reputation for delivering compliant passive fire protection solutions across residential, commercial, and public sector projects. The business provides a complete service from survey and design through to installation and ongoing maintenance, with a focus on quality, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple passive fire protection projects valued between £2m–£4m, ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion.
The successful candidate will have experience within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security sectors, with a strong understanding of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.
Reporting to senior management, you will manage both direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders whilst maintaining strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security sectors.
* Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment systems.
* Experience managing projects valued between £2m–£4m.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
* Strong stakeholder management abilities.
* Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and contractual obligations.
* Full UK driving licence.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage multiple passive fire protection projects from inception through to completion.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.
* Oversee direct labour teams and subcontractors.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety regulations and industry standards.
* Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability.
* Act as the main point of contact for clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
* Produce and manage project programmes, reports, and documentation.
* Implement quality assurance procedures and maintain accurate audit trails.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
* Ensure operatives and subcontractors are appropriately qualified and competent.
* Carry out site inspections and oversee defect resolution.
* Liaise with design teams, clients, and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues.
* Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Salary & Benefits
Circa £60,000 per annum
Company car
Laptop and mobile phone
21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Company social events