Position: Contracts Manager (Fire Protection / Fit-Out) Location: Annacloy, County Down (Travel across Ireland and occasional UK travel required) Salary: £50,000 - £65,000+ (DOE) + package (vehicle / expenses likely) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Our client is a specialist contractor operating within protective coatings, industrial painting, passive fire protection, and associated construction works. They deliver projects across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure environments, including fire protection systems such as intumescent coatings, fire doors, and fire stopping, all of which play a key role in slowing the spread of fire and protecting building structures. With a growing pipeline of work across Ireland and the UK, they are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and support continued expansion. Role Overview The Contracts Manager will take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, site coordination, and client-facing capability across specialist fire protection and construction works. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) Project & Contracts Management Manage multiple live contracts across Ireland (and occasionally the UK) Oversee project delivery from pre-start through to completion Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the main point of contact for clients Attend site and progress meetings Maintain strong working relationships and manage expectations Commercial Oversight Work closely with QS team on cost control and variations Monitor project performance and profitability Approve valuations, variations, and final accounts input Technical Delivery Oversee works relating to: Passive fire protection (fire stopping, fire doors, intumescent coatings) Industrial painting / protective coatings Small-scale building and civil works Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety and construction standards Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure all works are delivered in line with HSE regulations Maintain high standards of quality and compliance across all sites Candidate Requirements Essential Proven experience in a Contracts Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager role Strong background in construction delivery across multiple projects Ability to manage programmes, costs, and teams effectively Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Highly Desirable Experience in fire doors / fire stopping / passive fire protection OR background in joinery, fit-out, or interiors (strong alternative) Experience managing subcontractors and specialist trades Skills & Attributes Strong leadership and communication skills Commercially aware with a problem-solving mindset Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working in a growing, specialist contractor environment What's on Offer £50k-£70k+ salary (flexible for the right person) Company vehicle / travel expenses Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with strong pipeline Exposure to niche and in-demand sectors (fire protection & coatings) Long-term progression into senior operational leadership
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