Fire Door Contracts Manager

Location: Walsall, West Midlands Sector: Passive Fire Protection, Fire Doors Salary: £55,000 basic + £100 per week vehicle allowance + fuel card Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate Employment Type: Permanent Ideal Candidate Location: Birmingham / West Midlands, within commuting distance of Walsall The Opportunity An established passive fire protection contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Door Contracts Manager to join its growing Fire Door division, based from its West Midlands office. This is a key appointment driven by continued growth and a significant pipeline of secured work. The successful candidate will take ownership of multiple fire door projects, working alongside an established management team to support the continued development of the division. This role would suit someone with experience in an established passive fire contractor, accustomed to strong compliance, operational and reporting processes. The Role You will be responsible for the successful delivery of approximately 2–3 live projects at any one time, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, profitably and to the required quality and compliance standards. Projects are delivered nationwide, with a significant concentration of current work across Birmingham and the wider Midlands. The successful candidate will be based at the West Midlands office each working day, alongside regular site visits. You will act as the key link between office teams, site management, operatives, clients and senior management. Projects Projects include: Social Housing Student Accommodation NHS and Healthcare Commercial and Public Sector environments Fire Door Remedial Programmes Fire Door Replacement and Installation Programmes Key Responsibilities Managing approximately 2–3 fire door contracts simultaneously Overseeing installation and remedial works from mobilisation through to completion and handover Planning labour, materials and resources across live projects Managing and supporting Site Managers and Supervisors Overseeing approximately 10–15 Fire Door Joiners, Engineers and Supervisors Ensuring projects remain on programme and deadlines are achieved Monitoring productivity, performance, project costs and commercial performance Maintaining strong client relationships and attending project meetings Carrying out site visits and resolving operational issues Ensuring works meet specifications, manufacturer guidance and compliance requirements Maintaining quality control, project records and documentation Managing variations and changes to project scope Working closely with fellow Contracts Managers and senior management Ensuring appropriate labour levels and supporting the continued growth of the division Experience Required Proven industry experience is prioritised over holding numerous qualifications. Candidates must have significant experience managing fire door contracts within the passive fire protection industry. A strong understanding of the following is essential: Fire door installation, remedial works, inspection and compliance Project mobilisation, programming and resource management Client management, quality assurance and project reporting Managing multiple live contracts within occupied and sensitive environments Candidates should be confident managing Fire Door Joiners, Engineers, Supervisors and Site Managers while maintaining oversight of several projects simultaneously. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager from a well-established passive fire protection business, with a strong understanding of compliance, documentation, quality and accountability. The successful candidate will be confident taking ownership of contracts from day one, managing projects independently and delivering results wi