Contracts Manager

Ashbrittle Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashbrittle Recruitment is handling an appointment for a Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of refurbishment projects across schools, healthcare, industrial and commercial settings in a UK-based main contractor environment.

The role offers autonomy, variety and long-term stability with exposure to live/occupied site delivery and strong client relationships, plus regular updates to senior management. Salary up to £90,000 plus car/allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong background in refurbishment / fit-out projects.
• Experience in education, healthcare, commercial or industrial environments.
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2–5 live refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Manage pre-construction handover through to completion.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain performance.
• Ensure projects meet time, budget and quality targets.
• Maintain strong client relationships in live/occupied environments and report to senior management.

Skills

Contract management

Project leadership

Programme control

Stakeholder communication

Refurbishment experience

Job description

We are working on behalf of a well-established main contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of refurbishment projects across schools, industrial, office, and healthcare environments.

This is a key role within the business, offering autonomy, variety, and long-term stability with a contractor known for repeat business and strong client relationships.

The Role:

• Managing 2–5 live refurbishment projects concurrently
• Project values typically ranging from £1m to £5m
• Full responsibility from pre-construction handover through to completion
• Overseeing site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain performance
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
• Maintaining strong client relationships, particularly in live and occupied environments
• Regular reporting to senior management

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor
• Strong background in refurbishment / fit-out projects
• Experience working in education, healthcare, commercial or industrial sectors
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme control
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Salary on Offer:

• Salary up to £90,000 + car / allowance