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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Manchester City Centre |
| Area | Manchester, England |
| Sector | Facilities Management |
| Salary | £60k - 70k per year + vehicle + various other benefits listed be |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nathan Smallwood |
| Job Ref | 5870 |
- Description
Technical Contract Manager - Fire Safety
Manchester (Hybrid)
£60,000 - £70,000 + Vehicle + Full Benefits Package
The Opportunity
A leading FM and infrastructure business is seeking a Technical Contract Manager with a strong background in fire protection to lead on multiple high-value safety upgrade programmes across public sector contracts. The role will be based from their Didsbury office, with flexibility to work from home 2 days per week.
You'll be the technical go-to for all things fire protection, including fire doors, dampers, compartmentation, fire stopping, and active fire systems - overseeing contractors, ensuring compliance, and guiding internal teams and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the business's primary technical authority for passive and active fire protection
- Manage and oversee multiple concurrent fire safety upgrade projects
- Direct and coordinate large teams and subcontractors across a varied property portfolio
- Review and verify the quality and compliance of all fire protection works
- Provide expert technical advice to clients - primarily local authorities and housing bodies
- Interpret and enforce UK fire safety legislation, British Standards, and manufacturers' specifications
- Ensure delivery is aligned with best practice and safety-critical regulations
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in fire safety contract management, ideally within Fire Protection business
- Strong working knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation, dampers, and active fire systems
- In-depth understanding of fire legislation, BS/EN standards, and installation requirements
- Capable of leading multiple projects with high compliance and stakeholder expectations
- Excellent communicator, confident advising internal teams and clients alike
Benefits Package
- Basic salary of £60,000 - £70,000
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays
- Private healthcare (single cover)
- Phone, laptop, and full business mileage covered
- Career development and training support
- Pension scheme with company contributions
- Life assurance and employee assistance programme
To apply or find out more, contact:
Nathan Smallwood - Fire Safety & FM Recruitment Specialist
Nathan@300nr.co.uk | 07484 698502
