Contract Manager

jaydee-brook; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Company vehicle or allowance

Job summary

Jaydee-Brook, an established Shopfitting & Commercial Internal Fit Out company based in Peterborough, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead projects across the UK and Ireland.

You will organise direct and sub‑contract labour, manage materials, monitor safety, and track programmes and costs to protect profit margins. A full driving licence and shopfitting/fit-out experience are essential, with a flexible, can‑do attitude and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience within the shopfitting or internal fit-out industry is essential.
• A full, valid driving licence is required.
• Commercial acumen and be financially astute.
• Ability to work on own initiative within a management team.
• Willing to travel and have a flexible “can do” attitude towards all aspects of the role.
• Maintain accountability for the projects.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control direct or sub-contract labour.
• Organise and control materials and products.
• Control and ensure that projects are managed in a safe environment.
• Formulate programmes to reflect the contract period and monitor to ensure the targets are met.
• Control costs, keeping records of site variations, reporting back to the Account Manager / QS / Estimator.
• Be responsible for profit margin by effective use of labour, rationalising and improving methods of working.
• Attend site meetings and briefings.
• A strong passion and aptitude for getting the job done.
• Possess good communication skills.

Skills

Shopfitting experience

Internal fit-out experience

Project management

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Jaydee-Brook is an established and successful Shopfitting & Commercial Internal Fit Out Company based in Peterborough. With over 35 years' experience in retail, commercial, industrial installations and refurbishments, the Company has built a strong reputation for quality, efficiency and service.

CONTRACTS MANAGERS - Commercial Fit Out

Location: Head Office Peterborough
Visiting projects throughout UK & Ireland

Hours: Full Time - Monday - Friday

Salary: £65,000 + p.a - Dependent on Experience

Pension: Workplace Company Pension Scheme

Vehicle: A Company Vehicle or Allowance will be offered

Our Company prides itself on high standards, professionalism and quality of project delivery. Working with numerous high profile clients, we are looking for experienced Contract Managers who have a can do attitude that's proven within the shopfitting or internal fit out sector.

Key Accountabilities

• Organise and control direct or sub-contract labour.
• Organise and control materials and products.
• Control and ensure that projects are managed in a safe environment.
• Formulate programmes to reflect the contract period and monitor to ensure the targets are met.
• Control costs, keeping records of site variations, reporting back to the Account Manager / QS / Estimator.
• Be responsible for profit margin by effective use of labour, rationalising and improving methods of working.
• Attend site meetings and briefings.
• A strong passion and aptitude for getting the job done (but not at any cost)
• Possess good communication skills.

Required Qualities Of The Role

• Experience within the shopfitting or internal fit-out industry is essential.
• A full, valid driving licence.
• High degree of personal motivation and ability to work on own initiative.
• Commercial acumen and be financially astute.
• Ability to work as part of a close knit management team and manage numerous activities simultaneously.
• Willing to travel and have a flexible “can do” attitude towards all aspects of the role.
• Maintain accountability for the projects.
• Experience supervising site operatives.

Please apply with CV - only experienced people need apply for this role