Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager
Location: Site-based across London & South East
Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car allowance 

Our client is a growing principal contractor delivering retail, commercial and hospitality fit-out projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of repeat business, they're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and drive successful delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, non-corporate business where you'll have real autonomy, work closely with blue-chip clients and play a key role in the company's continued success.

The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll manage several live fit-out projects (typically £500k-£2m), ensuring they're delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

You'll lead site teams, manage programmes, maintain strong client relationships and oversee all aspects of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fit-out projects from start to completion. 
• Lead Site Managers and project teams to deliver quality results. 
• Monitor programmes, budgets and project performance. 
• Work closely with the commercial team on costs, variations and contracts. 
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors. 
• Ensure high standards of health & safety and compliance across all sites. 

About You
You'll have:

• Experience as a Contracts Manager (or a Senior Site/Project Manager ready to step up) with a main contractor. 
• A background delivering retail, commercial or hospitality fit-out projects. 
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong leadership, organisational and client management skills. 
• SMSTS, CSCS and a full UK driving licence. 
• Experience with Procore or Microsoft Project is advantageous. 

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) 
• Private healthcare for you and your family 
• Car allowance and travel expenses 
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays 
• Flexible, site-led working 
• The opportunity to join a growing contractor with genuine career progression

To register your interest please follow the steps below to apply or give Cat or Jo a call on (phone number removed).

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