Fire Contract Manager

Carparking; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passive fire engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks a Contract Manager with passive fire experience and strong communication skills. This role involves managing all aspects of passive fire projects, negotiating contracts, and maintaining client relationships. Competitive salary between £50,000 and £64,000 with potential bonuses. A hybrid work model is available, offering good professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Continuous learning and professional growth

Training and CPD opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Pension and holiday perks

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire, contract management or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of passive fire projects and contract management.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Passive fire experience

Contract management

Negotiation techniques

Risk management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Contract Manager

We are seeking a Contract Manager, ideally with Passive Fire experience, with excellent personal and communication skills and who wants to progress in the sector.

This role can be hybrid and work from home.

What Our Client Does

Our client is a leading passive fire, fire engineering and Consultancy Business, specialising in providing high-standard passive fire engineering solutions for clients across various industries, including Construction, Sport and Leisure, Housing, Education, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Industrial sectors.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all aspects of passive fire projects, contract management, including negotiating, drafting, and finalising contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring their requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled, and projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough reviews of contracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation to support project deliverables and regulatory submissions.
• Manage and resolve any contract-related disputes or issues that may arise during the project life cycle.

What They Are Looking For

• Experience in passive fire, contract management or a related discipline, preferably within the engineering or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, negotiation techniques, and risk management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise workload, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Self-motivated and a good team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity, and productivity.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft software.
• A good understanding of the standards related to the industry.

Why Work For Our Client

• Work within a friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and career advancement.
• Training and CPD opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Salary £50,000 to £64,000 p/a depending on experience.
• £6k to £10k per annum bonus.
• All the pension and holiday perks etc.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management

Industries

Strategic Management Services

To learn more or submit your CV outlining your experience in the sector, please contact Alan Atkinson.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your career.