Passive Fire Contract Manager

Passive Fire Contract Manager

-70,00080,000 + Package
Essex
Multi-Disciplinary Contractor

Outline of Opportunity 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. This isn''t a role for someone looking to "steady the ship"-it''s for a leader who wants to drive it.



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.



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.



The Role

As a Passive Fire Contract Manager, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the performance and profitability of the contract.
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

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.

Key Responsibilities

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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.

About You

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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 compartmentalization 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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  Accreditations such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, or IFE certifications are highly desirable.

What''s On Offer

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  -70,00080,000 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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