Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - Fire & Security - £60,000 per annum + company car

Location: London / North London / Home Counties
Salary: £60,000 + Company Car, Laptop & Phone
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role Our client, a respected Fire & Security contractor, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple Passive Fire Protection (PFP) projects across London and the Home Counties, with typical project values ranging from £2–4 million.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially aware professional to join a growing business and take ownership of key projects within the fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, containment, and social housing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple PFP projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
  
  
• Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations and company procedures.
  
  
• Maintain strong commercial awareness—monitoring budgets, costs, and project profitability.
  
  
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  
  
• Produce and manage project documentation, programmes, and progress reports.
  
  

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries.
  
  
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment.
  
  
• Experience managing large-scale projects (£2–4 million).
  
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
  
  
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations.
  
  
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  

• £60,000 salary(DOE)
  
  
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
  
  
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities