Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

Our client is a leading design and build specialist delivering workplace consultancy, design, fit-out, refurbishment, and furniture solutions across the UK. With an established reputation for delivering exceptional workplace environments for some of the country's most recognisable occupiers, landlords, and corporate brands, they are renowned for combining innovative design, operational excellence, and outstanding client service.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team. This role will see you overseeing multiple high-profile workplace fit-out and refurbishment projects across London and the South East, typically ranging up to £5M in value.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business at a pivotal stage of growth, taking ownership of projects while helping to shape the future success of a newly established division. The successful individual will be responsible for driving project delivery, managing key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Working closely with clients, consultants, landlords, and internal delivery teams, you will play a key role in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence while supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the successful delivery of multiple workplace fit-out and refurbishment projects, typically valued up to £5M
• Providing leadership and support to Project Managers, Site Managers, and project delivery teams across multiple live schemes
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, landlords, and key project stakeholders
• Managing project programmes, resources, and operational performance to ensure successful project outcomes
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Working closely with Commercial teams to monitor project profitability, cost control, variations, and financial performance
• Coordinating internal departments, subcontractors, and supply chain partners throughout the project lifecycle
• Managing project reporting, risk registers, and client communications across all live projects
• Driving high standards of health, safety, quality, and compliance across all project activities
• Conducting regular project reviews and implementing corrective actions where required
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support repeat business opportunities and long-term partnerships

Requirements

• Proven experience operating as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar leadership role within the commercial fit-out, interiors, or design and build sector
• Strong track record delivering workplace fit-out and refurbishment projects valued in excess of £1M
• Experience managing multiple projects and overseeing Project Managers and site-based delivery teams
• Strong understanding of project delivery, programme management, commercial controls, and contract administration
• Excellent client-facing skills with the confidence to act as a senior representative on major projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practice
• Ability to identify, manage, and resolve project issues effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to quality and client satisfaction

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a market-leading workplace design and build contractor
• Exposure to high-profile workplace projects for leading occupiers, landlords, and corporate brands
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility across multiple projects
• Clear progression opportunities within an ambitious and expanding business
• Collaborative, design-led, and entrepreneurial company culture
• Strong pipeline of secured work with long-standing clients and repeat business opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager looking to join a leading workplace fit-out contractor and play a key role in the growth of the business. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or alternatively contact Andreas in our London office for a confidential discussion.