Passive Fire Protection – Contracts Manager

£55k to £65k + Benefits | Kent

An exciting opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an expanding fire protection contractor.

We’re working with a rapidly growing passive fire protection contractor looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Contracts Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a portfolio of contracts, drive commercial performance and play an active role in shaping the company’s next stage of growth.

The Role

Working closely with the Operations Director, you’ll take responsibility for the successful delivery and commercial performance of live and upcoming contracts, while helping to identify new opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contract management: Oversee a portfolio of live and upcoming contracts, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and profitably.
• Commercial performance: Drive project margins by identifying efficiencies, controlling costs and maximising profitability.
• Business development: Manage new enquiries and bids from existing clients, while contributing to new tenders and securing future work.
• Team leadership: Manage, motivate and develop supervisors and site operatives, recruiting additional resource as the business grows.
• Business growth: Work alongside the Operations Director to implement growth plans, explore new business opportunities and improve operational processes.
• Client relationships: Build strong, long-term relationships with clients, identifying opportunities to develop existing accounts and generate new business.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong contract management skills with commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business growth.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience within the passive fire protection sector.
• A background in contract management, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on project profitability.
• The leadership skills to manage and motivate supervisors and site teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship-building skills.
• A location within reasonable commuting distance of the Medway Towns.
• A desire to secure a stable, long-term position where you can make a real contribution to the business.

The Opportunity

This is more than a day-to-day contracts management role. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with the Operations Director, influence how the business operates and contribute to its continued expansion.

If you’re an experienced passive fire professional looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine scope to make an impact, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Location: Kent head office – full-time, office-based
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits