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Contracts Manager (Passive Fire)

Contracts Manager – Passive Fire Protection (Passive Fire)

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Location: Manchester (office-based with site travel)
Projects: Predominantly Greater Manchester & the North West, with some UK-wide travel
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + bonus + company vehicle/car allowance

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The role

Firetech UK Ltd is looking for a Contracts Manager to strengthen our Construction delivery team, with a particular focus on passive fire protection works including fire stopping and compartmentation, alongside wider PFP activities.

You’ll support the Head of Operations to deliver safe, compliant and profitable projects, with a hands-on approach to planning, coordination and client communication.

We’re open-minded on the level of the appointment – we’ll consider experienced Contracts Managers and strong Project/Assistant Contracts Managers ready for the next step.

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Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple passive fire protection projects from mobilisation through to handover (fire stopping, compartmentation, fire barriers and associated remedial works).

• Plan programmes, labour and resources, working closely with site supervisors and operatives.

• Ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and to a high standard, with robust QA and Golden Thread records (product traceability, photos, installation records, inspection records).

• Lead day-to-day client communication on allocated projects, tracking actions, reporting progress and resolving issues.

• Support commercial delivery by maintaining progress records, assisting with valuations, and identifying variations with supporting evidence.

• Coordinate project documentation and close-out, including QA packs, certification, as-builts and O&M information where required.

• Carry out site visits and inspections to maintain standards, productivity and programme performance across live projects.

• Work collaboratively with Firetech’s operational teams, estimators and commercial team to support tender planning and smooth project handover.

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Skills and experience

• Proven experience managing passive fire protection / fire stopping / compartmentation works (installation, remediation, refurbishment or maintenance).

• Strong understanding of quality and compliance requirements, including traceability and record keeping.

• Confident managing programmes, labour and subcontractors/operatives across multiple live projects.

• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.

• Organised, proactive and able to problem-solve at pace.

• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and comfortable working with digital QA/project systems.

• Full UK driving licence.

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Qualifications (preferred)

• SMSTS or SSSTS

• NVQ Level 5 or 6 (Construction / Site / Contracts / Ops Management)

• Passive fire protection scheme awareness/experience is desirable (e.g., FIRAS / IFC / ASFP), but not essential if you have strong delivery experience and a quality-first approach.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + bonus

• 33 days holiday plus option to buy or sell 5 days

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Opportunity for progression within an ambitious, growing business

• Early finish on Fridays

• Supportive team environment and long-term career developmen

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About Firetech UK Ltd

Firetech is a leading passive fire protection contractor delivering compartmentation surveys, fire stopping, fire door inspections and works, structural steel fire protection, and fire barriers across multiple sectors. Established in 1994, we work on high-profile projects with a strong focus on quality, compliance and professional delivery.

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Apply

To apply, please complete the form below or send your CV and a short cover note to enquiries@firetechuk.co.uk.

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