Contract and Commercial Manager

Passive Fire Contracts & Commercial Manager £55,000–£60,000 + Benefits | Kent A hands-on role combining contract delivery, commercial management and passive fire expertise. We’re looking for an experienced Passive Fire Contracts & Commercial Manager to take ownership of projects from contract award through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, compliantly, on programme and profitably. You’ll manage multiple contracts, acting as the key link between clients, main contractors, site teams and subcontractors, while also taking responsibility for the commercial performance of your projects. The Role You’ll be responsible for: * Managing passive fire contracts from award to final account * Reviewing contracts, specifications, drawings, scope and programmes * Coordinating labour, materials, subcontractors and site delivery * Managing valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts * Monitoring costs, margins, productivity and programme performance * Managing client and main contractor relationships * Overseeing QA, certification, fire-stopping records and handover * Ensuring works comply with relevant passive fire standards and approved systems * Managing and resolving project risks, defects and commercial issues * Leading supervisors, operatives and subcontractors What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in passive fire contract management * Strong commercial/quantity surveying experience * Good understanding of passive fire systems and compliance * Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple projects * Strong client-facing and negotiation skills * Commercially astute with a focus on margin, delivery and quality * Excellent organisation and communication skills The Package * £55,000–£60,000 basic * Benefits package * Kent-based If you’re a commercially strong Contracts Manager with genuine passive fire experience, this is an opportunity to take ownership of both the delivery and commercial success of your projects