Contract Manager

We've partnered with a dynamic and fast-growing fire installation and certification company based in Chigwell. Backed by private equity and powered by a genuine, kind, and ambitious leadership team, they are on an exciting growth journey and now, we're looking for a Contracts Manager to help lead the way.

As Contracts Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of commercial and local authority contracts. You'll oversee project delivery, ensure compliance, manage client relationships, and help drive operational excellence in a high-growth environment. You will need experience managing contracts with the products and services - reactive and responsive repairs, installation and improvement works, inspection/testing/certification of fire and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple contracts from mobilisation through to final delivery.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and managing contract profitability.
• Identifying and resolving operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with key stakeholders.

To Be Successful:

• Proven experience managing active fire servicing contracts (essential).
• Comfortable in a fast paced and high growth environment.
• Track record of delivering profitability and maintaining long standing relationships.
• Hands-on, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Ambitious and looking for long-term career growth
• A natural team player who values honesty, kindness, and hard work.
• The ability to prioritise under pressure and flexible to grow with the business.