Contracts Manager

Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

Location: Based near Luton, Office-Based with Site Travel as Required

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join a growing shopfitting and building services contractor delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the safe, profitable and efficient delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare. Working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional with strong commercial awareness, leadership capability and a proven background in managing fit-out or refurbishment projects.

Job Requirements

* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within shopfitting, fit-out or construction

* Strong understanding of construction methods, health & safety and project delivery

* Commercial awareness with experience managing profitable projects

* Knowledge of JCT contracts and construction processes

* Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams

* Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

* Strong organisational, planning and leadership skills

* Excellent communication and client-facing ability

* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

* SMSTS / CSCS desirable

* Full UK driving licence preferred

Salary & Benefits

* Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE)

* Mileage allowance

* Pension scheme

* Holiday allowance

* Strong pipeline of secured work

* Long-term progression opportunities

* Permanent, full-time position

Key Responsibilities

* Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare

* Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams

* Oversee project programmes, quality and commercial performance

* Ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations and company procedures

* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

* Attend site visits, project meetings and progress reviews

* Support tender enquiries and pre-construction planning activities

* Monitor labour, materials and resource allocation across projects

* Work closely with commercial teams on variations, reporting and final accounts

* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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