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PFP Contracts Manager

Build Recruitment
Greater London
1 day ago
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PFP Contracts Manager

Region: London / Home Counties North
Status: Permanent, PAYE
Salary: £60,000 Car, Phone & Laptop

About the Role


We’re working with a leading contractor specialising in Passive Fire Protection (PFP) within the social housing sector, who are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.


You’ll be responsible for managing multiple live projects, typically valued between £2–4 million, delivering works across Fire Doors, Fire Stopping, Compartmentation, and Containment.


This is a key position for someone who is commercially astute, proactive in managing both direct labour and sub-contractors, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of fire safety compliance and quality.

Key Responsibilities


Oversee multiple PFP projects across London and the Home Counties




Ensure delivery within programme, budget, and quality standards




Manage and coordinate both direct labour and subcontractor teams




Maintain strong commercial control and cost awareness throughout all projects




Liaise with clients, housing associations, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and satisfaction




Lead on health & safety, quality assurance, and performance monitoring


Requirements


Proven experience managing Passive Fire Protection projects (£2–4m range)




Strong understanding of Fire Doors, Fire Stopping, Compartmentation, and Containment




Background within the Social Housing sector preferred




Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills




Commercially aware with a focus on delivering value and compliance


What’s on Offer


£60,000 annual salary




Company car, phone, and laptop




Permanent PAYE position with a stable workload




Opportunity to work on high-profile social housing safety improvement projects


If you’re an experienced PFP Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge with a reputable, forward-thinking contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

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