Contracts Manager - Workplace Fit-Out

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Design & Build contractor seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee high-profile workplace projects. This role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring quality, and maintaining client relationships. Join a progressive team with opportunities for career advancement and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary package

Performance-based team bonus

Comprehensive healthcare and pension scheme

Clear career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering D&B office projects valued between £1M - £20M.
• Strong knowledge of major project contracts, including tendering and execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of D&B office fit-out projects ranging from £1M to £20M.
• Manage procurement negotiations, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular project progress reviews, delivering comprehensive reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Planning

Quality Control

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Team Coordination

Job description

Job Description

Contracts Manager – Workplace Fit-Out

The Shore Group has partnered with an award-winning Design & Build Main Contractor in their search for an accomplished Contracts Manager to lead and deliver high-profile CAT A & CAT B workplace projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee projects from tender through to completion, driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

About the Role

The Contracts Manager will work closely with the Head of Operations, playing a pivotal role in refining and standardising project delivery processes. With a strong emphasis on project planning, site setup, programming, and quality control, this individual will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of project execution.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established, financially stable, and people-centric organisation that prioritises investment in its workforce and operational excellence. With a robust pipeline of projects extending through 2025 and beyond, this role offers long-term career growth within a supportive and progressive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of D&B office fit-out projects ranging from £1M to £20M, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop, schedule, and coordinate project programmes, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client expectations.
• Manage procurement negotiations, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Act as the key liaison for clients, consultants, and subcontractors, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract administration, including handling delays, loss and expense claims, extensions of time, and partial possession matters.
• Conduct regular project progress reviews, delivering comprehensive reports to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead internal team meetings, ensuring alignment between site management, commercial, procurement, design, and operational teams.
• Maintain accurate project data within the internal IT system, ensuring regular updates and clear documentation.

Due to the nature of the position, you will ideally match the following:

• Currently employed by a leading D&B or Traditional Fit-Out contractor or within the Commercial Fit-Out Division of a top-tier main contractor.
• Proven experience delivering D&B office projects valued between £1M - £20M.
• Strong knowledge of major project contracts, including tendering and execution processes.
• A track record of successfully engaging with clients, external consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of executing cut & carve office fit-out projects would be an advantage.
• Previous exposure to client relationship management and pitch presentations is desirable.

What’s in It for You?

• Highly competitive salary package .
• Performance-based team bonus.
• Comprehensive healthcare and pension scheme.
• A chance to work within a progressive and supportive team environment with clear career advancement opportunities.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a seasoned Contracts Manager seeking to advance their career with a company that champions innovation, teamwork, and excellence. If you possess the expertise and experience required, we encourage you to get in touch.