Contracts Manager - Passive Fire Protection - Hemel Hempstead

About the Client

Our Client is a well-established organization specializing in fire protection and building safety solutions across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. They are known for delivering high-quality passive fire protection services with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and operational excellence. The company offers a collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Manage multiple passive fire protection (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, company procedures, and relevant standards including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999.
• Maintain strong commercial awareness by 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.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes, including Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), ensuring regulator-ready audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or compliance.
• Ensure subcontractors and operatives are suitably qualified, trained, and using accredited materials and products.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor defect resolution, and ensure all installations are properly recorded and traceable through digital systems.
• Liaise with design teams, clients, and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain project momentum.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all project teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 systems.
• Experience managing large-scale projects valued between £2–4 million.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations effectively.
• Sound knowledge of fire safety regulations and relevant industry standards including BS EN 1634, BS 8214, and BS 9999.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors, direct labour teams, and project performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical and operational challenges effectively.
• Proficiency in preparing project documentation, progress reports, and compliance records.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package circa £60,000 per annum.
• Company car, laptop, and mobile phone provided.
• Annual holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service.
• Pension plan.
• Free on-site parking.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Inclusion in company social and team events.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.