About the Role
<h2><strong>Passive Fire Contract Manager</strong></h2>
<p><strong>£70,000-£80,000 + Package</strong><br /> <strong>Essex</strong><br /> <strong>Multi-Disciplinary Contractor</strong></p>
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<h3><strong>Outline of Opportunity</strong><br />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. <br />This isn’t a role for someone looking to “steady the ship”-it’s for a leader who wants to drive it. </h3>
<h3><strong>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. </strong></h3>
<h3>You will be responsible for ensuring life safety compliance across a diverse portfolio, turning technical requirements into operational excellence.</h3>
<h3><strong>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.</strong></h3>
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<h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3>
<p>As a <strong>Passive Fire Contract Manager</strong>, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the performance and profitability of the contract. <br />You will oversee the delivery of works relating to:</p>
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<li><strong>Fire Mooring & Fire Stopping</strong></li>
<li><strong>Fire Door Through-Examinations & Remediation</strong> (BM TRADA / Q-Mark standards)</li>
<li><strong>Fire Rated Partitioning & Ceilings</strong></li>
<li><strong>Intumescent Coatings & Structural Protection</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cavity Barrier Installations</strong></li>
<li><strong>Surveying & Compliance Auditing</strong></li>
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<p>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.</p>
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<h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Full P&L responsibility</strong> for a £4m passive fire contract.</li>
<li><strong>Management of operational teams</strong>, including specialist fire-stopping engineers, FIRAS/BM TRADA supervisors, and support staff.</li>
<li><strong>Ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards</strong> are met and exceeded.</li>
<li><strong>Driving Health & Safety</strong>, quality control, and rigorous technical performance standards.</li>
<li><strong>Managing subcontractors</strong> and specialist supply chain relationships.</li>
<li><strong>Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships</strong>, acting as the technical lead for passive fire queries.</li>
<li><strong>Identifying commercial opportunities</strong> and organic growth within the contract.</li>
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<h3><strong>About You</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Proven background in Passive Fire Protection</strong> (essential).</li>
<li><strong>Strong working knowledge</strong> of fire door legislation, fire stopping materials, and compartmentalization requirements.</li>
<li><strong>Previous experience</strong> in a Contract Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.</li>
<li><strong>Commercially aware</strong> with experience managing budgets, P&L, and margin performance.</li>
<li><strong>Confident communicator</strong> who can manage client expectations and hold their ground regarding safety and compliance.</li>
<li><strong>Practical and solutions-focused</strong>, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li><strong>Accreditations</strong> such as FIRAS, BM TRADA, or IFE certifications are highly desirable.</li>
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<h3><strong>What’s On Offer</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>£70,000-£80,000 salary</strong> + competitive benefits package.</li>
<li><strong>Long-term contract stability</strong> on a high-value, established framework.</li>
<li><strong>Senior leadership role</strong> with genuine autonomy.</li>
<li><strong>Career growth:</strong> The opportunity to shape the passive fire division within a major M&E contractor.</li>
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