Contracts Manager

Quattro Resourcing; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design management firm is seeking a Commercial Interior Design Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring high standards of quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have management skills and a strong background in contracts management within the commercial design industry. This office-based role offers a path towards a Director position, emphasizing organizational skills and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial interior design contracts management.
• Experience in the commercial/construction industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-start through to final completion.
• Manage multiple live projects concurrently.
• Lead site setup, logistics, and programme management.
• Understand and manage JCT and other contract types.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Excellent management skills

Organisational skills

Methodical approach

Attention to detail

Client satisfaction

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Commercial Interior Design Contracts Manager to join our clients dynamic team.

The purpose of this role is to manage and deliver multiple commercial interior fit-out projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and safety. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of projects, while building strong client relationships and contributing to operational excellence.

This role offers a progression path towards Director level, making it ideal for a driven and commercially aware individual seeking long-term career growth within a scaling fit-out business.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in high quality commercial interior design contracts management within the commercial/construction industry, coupled with a great approach to customer service.

This role requires excellent management skills, organisational skills, a methodical approach, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to timelines.

The successful candidate will have the experience and ambition to develop and grow the department with full oversight, process ownership, and strategic input to the senior management level.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-start through to final completion and handover
• Manage multiple live projects concurrently, ensuring consistent delivery outcomes
• Lead site setup, logistics, subcontractor engagement, and programme management
• Monitor progress and drive schedule adherence
• Chair weekly site and client meetings, issuing progress reports and updates

Contract & Commercial Management

• Understand and manage JCT and other relevant contract types
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, drawings, and specifications
• Work closely with the commercial team (QS/estimators) to manage cost plans, variations, and final accounts
• Identify and mitigate risk across all phases of the project

Team & Subcontractor Management

• Manage and support site managers, supervisors, and delivery teams
• Coordinate subcontractor performance, resource scheduling, and scope compliance
• Carry out site inspections and ensure health & safety standards are upheld
• Support recruitment, training, and mentoring of junior delivery team members

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the main point of contact for clients during the delivery phase
• Maintain excellent relationships through regular communication and issue resolution
• Ensure expectations are managed and exceeded where possible

Strategic Contribution & Progression

• Contribute to the development of delivery processes and best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and margin protection
• Collaborate with the Head of Operations to develop scalable delivery models
• Work towards developing leadership responsibilities in preparation for Director role

Preferred Qualities

• Highly organised, analytical, and solution-oriented
• Commercially aware and technically fluent
• Leadership potential and ambition to grow with the business
• Focused mindset with a desire to build and own the department
• Excellent communicator and team collaborator

Office Hours

Core hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

This role is office based and will include travelling to clients and their office/building space.