Contracts Manager - Fire Safety

Are you a Contracts Manager with a passion for Fire Safety?

My client has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing fire safety and building safety major works across all building categories, including high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO 2005) and the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022).

Responsibilities

• To oversee contracts, project delivery, financial forecasting, procurement of consultants, and act as the client-side competent person for critical projects.
• Manage fire safety and building safety major works projects from inception to completion. Conducting risk assessments for each project & ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory standards, ensuring all projects follow correct processes and procedures.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, monitor project expenditure and provide regular financial reports whilst ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
• Ensure projects adhere to agreed timescales and performance benchmarks (KPIs).
• Undertake regular site inspections to assess the quality of works and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Liaise with contractor to ensure works completed are in line with signed contractual terms.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, consultants, and residents.
• Ensure excellent standards of customer care are applied to each contract.
• Procure appropriate contractors, ensuring alignment with project requirements and value-for-money. Manage contract variations, claims, and disputes effectively.

Requirements

• Qualified to HNC level in a building related discipline and / or demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing association or contractor.
• Knowledge of fire safety and building safety regulations, including FSO 2005 and BSA 2022.
• Strong experience in managing contractors and consultants within major works projects.
• Strong understanding of Fire risk assessments and key performance indicators (KPIs) in construction projects.
• Experience in site inspections and quality control.
• Ability to develop financial forecasts and monitor budgets.
• Full Driving licence with use of own vehicle and appropriate business insurance

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV