Fire Door Contracts Manager

Fire Door Contracts Manager

About JLL

At JLL we are shaping the future of real estate and workplace management through innovation technical excellence and operational delivery. Our Workplace Management division partners with some of the worlds leading organisations to deliver safe compliant and high-performing environments.

Due to continued growth within our Fire Door division we are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Fire Door Contracts Managerto oversee the successful delivery of fire door inspection remedial installation and compliance programmes across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is a key operational role responsible for managing contracts from initial pricing and tender stage through to delivery purchasing financial control compliance assurance and project completion. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams technical management purchasing clients and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely compliantly on time on budget and to the highest standards.

Role Purpose

The Fire Door Contracts Manager will take full responsibility for the commercial operational and compliance management of fire door projects and programmes of work. The role requires strong leadership technical understanding financial awareness and the ability to manage multiple workstreams within live environments.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring operational performance contractual compliance quality assurance and client satisfaction across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage fire door contracts from tender stage through to project completion.
• Review project specifications drawings and client requirements to support pricing and tender submissions.
• Prepare estimates quotations and cost plans for remedial and installation works.
• Monitor project costs budgets and financial performance to ensure commercial targets are achieved.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to maintain effective cost control and reporting.

Operational Delivery

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects and programmes of work simultaneously.
• Support operational planning and scheduling to ensure resources are effectively allocated.
• Work collaboratively with Contracts Managers Operations Managers Technical Managers and Approved Persons to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly.
• Monitor project progress and operational performance against agreed KPIs and client expectations.
• Provide operational support and leadership across the fire door division where required.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant fire safety legislation third-party certification requirements British Standards and company procedures.
• Support quality assurance processes inspections and compliance audits across live projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational and compliance activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation certification reporting and project records are maintained.
• Promote safe systems of work and ensure health & safety compliance across all operational activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings progress reviews and operational planning meetings where required.
• Provide clear communication and professional support throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Support the delivery of high levels of customer satisfaction and service excellence.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience within a similar contracts compliance or operational management role.
• Experience with BM Trada installation and maintenance scheme
• Strong understanding of fire door remedial and installation works.
• Experience managing multiple projects and programmes within live environments.
• Commercial awareness with experience in pricing estimating and budget management.
• Strong understanding of compliance quality assurance and operational procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and project reporting systems.

Desirable

• Background within Facilities Management Construction Passive Fire Protection or Compliance sectors.
• Trade qualification within Carpentry Mechanical Electrical or associated FM disciplines.
• Knowledge of third-party certification schemes and fire door compliance standards.
• Experience working within healthcare education residential or occupied buildings.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and progressive fire door division within a global organisation.
• Career development and ongoing professional training.
• Exposure to high-profile projects and nationally recognised clients.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.