Contracts manager in charge of passive firestopping

Job Title: Contracts Manager in charge of Passive Fire stopping Salary: Circa GBP45K to GBP55K Dependent on experience Location: East Sussex/Home Counties Benefits: Company Vehicle, Private Health care, Mobile Role Immediate start available for the right candidate PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE PASSIVE FIRE STOPPING INDUSTRY IS ESSENTIAL FOR CONSIDERATION The Client This client are a major player in the Fire Protection market and provide a comprehensive suite of services, including the installation of fire-rated partitions, fire barriers, and penetration seals. They have 3rd party accreditation via the BM Trada Q-Mark scheme and provide visual full records of our installation. Passive Fire Stopping protects elements of the building without the need for automation or power. Originally founded in 1967, this client has always striven to achieve the highest standards in ensuring life safety - they carry Q-Mark Certification via BM Trada plus we employ highly skilled individuals from across the construction industry. The Role We have been appointed by our client to recruit for the role of Contracts Manager in charge of Passive Fire stopping. This role is integral to the continued development of this division and will be reporting directly to board directors. your responsibilities will include: Organising, supervising, managing, and overseeing installation operatives, in coordination with the Company site-based management team where applicable. Conducting quality control checks on installed works and approving them as correct and compliant. Creating and agreeing on a sequenced programme of works with our clients, and providing regular updates on progress to both clients and the company #39;s Construction Director. Handling technical queries from clients, designers, and Hepburn site management teams. Managing the procurement of materials, access equipment, and plant through the company #39;s Buyer. Specifying compliant Passive Fire stopping solutions, subject to approval by the Project Design Team. Maintaining accreditation under BM Trada #39;s Q-Mark scheme, or being prepared to enrol in it. Ensuring accurate use of the company #39;s data recording software, OneTrace. Coordinating successful BM Trada audits. Assisting the company #39;s Estimator with tender pricing and the project Quantity Surveyor with invoicing. Reviewing labour invoices, whether on a Pricework or Daywork basis. Seeking out new contracts and business development opportunities. Obtaining competitive prices from suppliers. Building positive working relationships with clients. Attending various site-based meetings regularly.Terms (subject to negotiation): Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Based at our East Sussex offices, with a predominantly mobile role involving regular site visits and meetings. Occasional remote work may be considered with director approval. Statutory holiday and bank holiday entitlement. Company vehicle, subject to overall package negotiation. Private health care, subject to overall package negotiation. Immediate start available. PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN THE PASSIVE FIRE STOPPING INDUSTRY IS ESSENTIAL FOR CONSIDERATION Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy