Contract Manager - Drylining & Ceilings

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drylining and fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects across London. This key role involves managing the successful delivery of multiple drylining and ceiling projects, leading project teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and building strong client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and real opportunities for career progression within a growing organization known for high-quality projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Hybrid and flexible working

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for progression

Stable, growing company

Excellent reputation in the sector

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager or Senior Project Manager in the drylining or fit-out sector.
• Strong technical understanding of drylining systems and related packages.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage successful delivery of drylining and ceiling projects from pre-construction to handover.
• Lead project teams to meet programme, quality, and commercial targets.
• Coordinate design elements with clients, architects, and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and standards.
• Oversee procurement, budgets, valuations, and cost control.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Job description

Company: Leading Drylining & Interior Fit-Out Contractor

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee a portfolio of four to five Design & Build drylining and ceiling fit-out projects across London. This is a key leadership role within a fast-growing organisation known for delivering high-quality commercial and residential interior packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple drylining and suspended ceiling projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Lead project teams, ensuring programme, quality, and commercial targets are achieved.
• Coordinate design elements, working closely with designers, clients, architects, and site teams.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety regulations, company standards, and client expectations.
• Oversee procurement, budgets, valuations, and cost control across all assigned projects.
• Build strong client relationships and act as the primary project liaison.
• Drive performance, manage risk, and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.

About You

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager (or Senior Project Manager) within the drylining, ceilings, or wider interior fit-out sector.
• Strong technical understanding of drylining systems, partitions, ceilings, and related packages.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working on Design & Build schemes and coordinating with design teams.
• Commercially aware with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Opportunity to play a major role in delivering high-profile London projects
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Supportive team environment with real scope for progression
• A stable, growing company with an excellent reputation in the drylining sector

If you're a driven and experienced Contract Manager ready to take on a varied and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you