Contracts Manager - Passive Fire

Contracts Manager

Location – North London

Start Date: ASAP

Company Introduction

A small privately owned business, Shellen has a fantastic reputation for the delivery of engineered solutions exceeding customer expectations in a cost effective and timely manner. We provide a comprehensive range of fully compliant, aesthetically designed door sets, engineered with a strong focus on safety and security.

Shellen have been manufacturing fire doors since 1996 and have developed our product range and expertise over the years. Through listening to the needs and requirements of our customers Shellen are now one of the most tested and certified fire door manufacturers in the UK and we are proud to be market leaders in this approach to enhancing product performance and reliability.

Today, we manage the full process end-to-end from survey and design to installation and ongoing maintenance. The growth we have experienced over the years is primarily due to our uncompromising approach to compliance and attention to detail.

Our clients can rest assured and feel confident that choosing Shellen means choosing safety, quality, and compliance. We provide peace of mind through expertly crafted solutions backed by rigorous standards.

Role Introduction

Shellen is a leading UK manufacturer and installer of passive fire protection solutions, specialising in fully tested and certified fire doorsets, fire stopping, and compartmentation systems. Operating from our UKAS-accredited manufacturing facility in Bexley, we pride ourselves on delivering regulator-ready, compliant solutions for high-rise residential, commercial, and public sector projects.

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team and take ownership of multiple large-scale PFP projects (£2–4 million) from inception through to completion. The successful candidate will have a proven background in fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries, with strong knowledge of fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, and containment systems.

Reporting to the senior management team, you will oversee both direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring that all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, maintaining strong commercial oversight, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety regulations and company procedures.

This role is ideal for a proactive, organised, and commercially astute professional with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of driving project performance while maintaining Shellen’s commitment to compliance, traceability, and value for money.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the fire protection, construction, or fire & security industries.
• Strong understanding of fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation, and containment.
• Experience managing large-scale projects (£2–4 million).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Stakeholder engagement
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage budgets and contractual obligations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Brief JD Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple passive fire protection (PFP) projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Oversee both direct labour teams and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations, company procedures, and relevant standards (BS EN 1634, BS 8214, BS 9999).
• Maintain strong commercial awareness—monitoring budgets, costs, and project profitability.
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Produce and manage project documentation, programmes, and progress reports.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes, including Property Quality Plans (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), to ensure first-pass compliance and regulator-ready audit trails.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or compliance.
• Ensure subcontractors and operatives are suitably qualified, trained, and using accredited materials and products.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor defect resolution, and ensure all installations are recorded and traceable via Shellen’s digital systems (Golden Thread).
• Liaise with design teams, clients, and third-party auditors to resolve technical issues and maintain programme momentum.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and excellence across all project teams.

Renumeration and Benefits Package

• Circa £60,000 per annum salary
• Company car, laptop and mobile phone.
• Annual holiday allowance of 21 days plus Bank Holidays
• Rising with an additional day for each year of service (to a maximum of 3 additional days)
• Pension plan
• Free parking on site
• Inclusion to company events

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension

Work Location: In person