Assistant Contracts Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Contracts Manager to manage fit-out projects across the UK. You will oversee projects from pre-construction to completion, ensuring compliance, quality, and timelines are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in education/healthcare fit-outs and possess IOSH / CSCS certification.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Employee Assistance Programme for health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing fit-out or joinery projects, ideally in education or healthcare environments.
• Proven track record on contracts ranging from £50k to £2m.
• Confident in creating programmes of work and managing multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of nationwide fit-out projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Oversee health & safety compliance including RAMS and CDM regulations.
• Ensure high quality standards, customer satisfaction, and smooth project handovers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

IOSH / CSCS certification

Job description

Our client, a well-established fit-out specialist with over 40 years of experience, is seeking a Assistant Contracts Manager to join their team based in South Manchester. Operating nationwide, the company delivers high-impact laboratory and furniture fit-out projects across the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a family-run business with a strong reputation, long-term staff, and a collaborative team culture. The role involves managing multiple live projects across the UK, so flexibility to travel and stay overnight is essential.

Assistant Contracts Manager - Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health & wellbeing support

Assistant Contracts Manager - Role Overview

• Reporting to Senior Contracts Manager
• Manage the full lifecycle of nationwide fit-out projects from pre-construction to completion
• Plan project programmes and coordinate design, procurement, and construction phases
• Oversee health & safety compliance including RAMS and CDM regulations
• Manage subcontractors and ensure timely delivery of all site activities
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Monitor progress, control variations, and ensure projects are delivered on budget
• Ensure high quality standards, customer satisfaction, and smooth project handovers

Assistant Contracts Manager - Requirements

• Experience managing fit-out or joinery projects, ideally in education or healthcare environments
• Proven track record on contracts ranging from £50k to £2m
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and construction best practices
• Confident in creating programmes of work and managing multiple sites
• IOSH / CSCS certification required (SSSTS or SMSTS preferred)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a within a reputable, down-to-earth company that values its people, rewards hard work, and delivers high-quality projects nationwide.

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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