Contract Manager – Electrical & Active Fire
£70,000-£80,000 + Package
Croydon
Multi Disciplinary M&E Contractor
Outline of Opportunity:
We are looking for a commercially astute Contract Manager to take the reins of a high-profile, flagship contract carrying out electrical and active fire works.. This isn’t a role for someone looking to “steady the ship”-it’s for a leader who wants to drive it.
The contract is secure and performing well, but we need a specialist who can identify the “marginal gains,” unlock hidden commercial value, and treat this £4m per annum account as if it were their own business.
This is a “make your mark” position. You are inheriting a stable foundation with the total autonomy to optimize, innovate, and lead a flagship account within a market-leading organization.
The Role
As Contract Manager, you will have full operational and commercial responsibility for the performance and profitability of the contract.
You will oversee the delivery of works relating to:
- Fire alarm systems
- Sprinkler systems
- AOV & EML
- Lightning protection
- EICRs
This will include service, maintenance, testing, remedial works, and small installations, ensuring compliance, performance targets, and high service standards are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Full P&L responsibility for a £4m active fire contract
- Management of operational teams including engineers, supervisors, and support staff
- Ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards are met and exceeded
- Driving health & safety, quality, and performance standards
- Managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
- Identifying commercial opportunities and growth within the contract
- Providing strategic input to strengthen delivery and profitability
About You
- Proven background in Active Fire systems (essential)
- Strong working knowledge of fire alarm, sprinkler, and fire suppression systems
- Previous experience in a Contract Manager, Senior Operations Manager, or similar role
- Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and margin performance
- Confident communicator who can manage expectations and hold their ground
- Practical, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- An electrical background is welcome, provided you have solid active fire experience
What’s On Offer
- £70,000-£80,000 salary
- Long-term contract stability
- High-value, established framework
- Senior leadership role with real autonomy
- Opportunity to genuinely shape and grow the contract
Contract Manager – Electrical & Active Fire
£70,000-£80,000 + Package
Croydon
Multi Disciplinary M&E Contractor
