About the role

  • UK Contracts Manager leading fire suppression installations and ensuring high-quality service across the UK. Working closely with customers and managing teams for successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with key customers and manage major commercial projects in UK city centres
  • Lead Project Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors on site
  • Ensure seamless installation, customer satisfaction, and project performance
  • Join our Fire Suppression Senior Leadership panel to shape strategies and execution plans across the UK
  • Drive growth and development opportunities for our employees
  • Lead and drive initiatives within installation teams
  • Take responsibility for delivery, quality, health & safety, and financial performance
  • Manage your own financial work bank, focusing on optimisation and cost management
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Maximise project margins with support from Quantity Surveyors
  • Maintain close working relationships with Regional Install teams
  • Monitor and advise on defects or scope deviations
  • Implement procedures, brief staff, and ensure best practice
  • Plan and schedule manpower and equipment to meet deadlines and budgets
  • Ensure documentation is accurate and completed on time
  • Conduct safety and quality audits
  • Identify training needs through performance assessments and appraisals
  • Monitor budgets, prepare reports, and manage debt disputes with Credit Control
  • Conduct installation pre-bid reviews and configure complex systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installations
  • Provide technical support and verify system functionality
  • Train clients on system operation and maintenance
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, procurement, design, and project management
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and process efficiency
  • Support growth by identifying market trends and margin opportunities
  • Assist with customised solution design
  • Support regional management in quality, health & safety, and financial delivery

Requirements

  • Technical expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex systems
  • Strong background in Fire Suppression, BSEN12845 & NFPA/FM standards
  • Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
  • Attention to detail in installation and documentation
  • Willingness to travel regularly across the UK
  • Full UK driver’s licence
  • Preferred: Knowledge of fire legislation and standards
  • Experience in fire suppression industry regulations and fixed system planning
  • Background in leading and coaching teams

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, company car and bonus
  • 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
  • Hybrid working
  • Private medical cover
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle to work scheme, and discount on Johnson Controls security products
  • Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources available
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Career development through various career ladders including Customer Service

Job title

Contracts Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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