Contracts Manager (Fire Protection)

DCS Recruitment Limited

Fire Protection Contracts Manager

50-60k/annum plus package

London

We are seeking an experienced Passive Fire Contracts Manager to join our growing team delivering large-scale fire protection projects across London and the Hertfordshire area.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of managing multiple passive fire protection contracts simultaneously, with individual project values of up to 5 million. This is a key operational role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and technical expertise in both fire door and fire stopping works.

Duties

• Managing multiple passive fire protection projects from pre-start through to completion
• Overseeing fire door installation and remediation works
• Managing fire stopping projects across residential, commercial, and public sector environments
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Liaising with clients, site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Managing project documentation, compliance, and reporting
• Monitoring financial performance, valuations, variations, and cost control
• Conducting regular site visits and progress meetings
• Ensuring all works comply with current fire safety regulations and industry standards

Applicants must be able to demonstrate

• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale passive fire protection contracts up to 5m in value
• Strong technical knowledge of both fire door and fire stopping works
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project costs and profitability
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Full clean UK driving licence

Desirable

• FIRAS or equivalent industry knowledge
• Experience working within social housing, healthcare, education, or commercial sectors
• Strong understanding of passive fire compliance and quality assurance processes

Package

• Competitive salary of 50-60k (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension
• Opportunities for progression within a growing business

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience in passive fire protection contract management

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