Contract Manager- Passive Fire

Job Description

Contract Manager - Passive Fire\n

£70,000-£80,000 + Package
North London
Multi-Disciplinary Contractor

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Outline of Opportunity\n

\n We are looking for a commercially astute Contract Manager to take the reins of a newly won, high-profile, flagship contract carrying out extensive Passive Fire Protection works.
\n This isn't a role for someone looking to "steady the ship"-it's for a leader who wants to drive it.
\n The contract is secure and performing well, but we need a specialist who can identify the "marginal gains," unlock hidden commercial value, and treat this £4m per annum account as if it were their own business. You will be responsible for ensuring life safety compliance across a diverse portfolio, turning technical requirements into operational excellence.
\n This is a "make your mark" position. You are inheriting a stable foundation with the total autonomy to optimize, innovate, and lead a flagship passive fire account within a market-leading organization.

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The Role\n

\n As a Passive Fire Contract Manager, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the performance and profitability of the contract.
\n You will oversee the delivery of works relating to:

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  Fire Mooring & Fire Stopping
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  Fire Door Through-Examinations & Remediation (BM TRADA / Q-Mark standards)
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  Fire Rated Partitioning & Ceilings
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  Intumescent Coatings & Structural Protection
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  Cavity Barrier Installations
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  Surveying & Compliance Auditing
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\n This will include high-volume remedial programs and small-to-medium installations, ensuring strict adherence to current building regulations, golden thread documentation, and high service standards.

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Key Responsibilities\n

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  Full P&L responsibility for a £4m passive fire contract.
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  Management of operational teams, including specialist fire-stopping engineers, FIRAS/BM TRADA supervisors, and support staff.
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  Ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards are met and exceeded.
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  Driving Health & Safety, quality control, and rigorous technical performance standards.
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  Managing subcontractors and specialist supply chain relationships.
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  Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, acting as the technical lead for passive fire queries.
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  Identifying commercial opportunities and organic growth within the contract.
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About You\n

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  Proven background in Passive Fire Protection (essential).
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  Strong working knowledge of fire door legislation, fire stopping materials, and compartmentalisation requirements.
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  Previous experience in a Contract Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.
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  Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, P&L, and margin performance.
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  Confident communicator who can manage client expectations and hold their ground regarding safety and compliance.
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  Practical and solutions-focused, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
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  \n Accreditation's such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, or IFE certifications are highly desirable.
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What's On Offer\n

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  £70,000-£80,000 salary + competitive benefits package.
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  Long-term contract stability on a high-value, established framework.
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  Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy.
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  Career growth: The opportunity to shape the passive fire division within a major M&E contractor.
  
  
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