Contracts Manager

Borne Resourcing Limited; Chorleywood; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned D&B fit-out contractor in the UK is seeking a Project Manager / Contracts Manager to oversee Cat A and B office fit-outs. The ideal candidate will have experience managing occupied buildings, and will be responsible for delivering projects smoothly and efficiently while maintaining client relationships. Salary ranges from £65,000 to £90,000 plus package, with a working pattern that includes 1 day WFH, 1 day in the office, and 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Intermediate or experienced level in project management, preferably in D&B fit-out.
• Ability to manage live, occupied buildings with minimal disruption.
• Strong understanding of Cat A / Cat B office fit-outs.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with an emphasis on programme management.
• Manage clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects run smoothly, safely, and in line with schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

D&B Knowledge

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Cat A / Cat B Office Fit Out (D&B)

Intermediate or Experienced level | North of London

If you can run a live, occupied building without:

• upsetting the client
• upsetting security
• upsetting the CEO who “just popped in”

you might enjoy this.

A well‑run, family‑owned D&B fit‑out contractor is looking for a Project Manager / Contracts Manager to add to the team.

We're looking for solid intermediate PM ready to step up (salary £65,000 - £75,000 plus package) or a seasoned operator (£85,000 - £90,000 plus package) who knows programmes are meant to be followed, not framed.

The work:

• Cat A / Cat B office fit-outs (£500k-£2m)
• 2-3 projects at a time (each with a full‑time Site Manager)
• Mostly occupied buildings in the City
• No new build. No mega towers. No “we’ll figure it out as we go”.

What you’ll actually do:

• Be the adult in the room
• Run the programme (Microsoft Project – built properly from estimating)
• Manage clients, architects, consultants and PQS without losing patience
• Drive D&B design approvals and contractor processes
• Keep sites safe, sequenced and moving forward
• Let the QS handle the spreadsheets while you run the job

Why this one’s decent:

• 90% repeat clients (the good ones who pay and come back)
• Discreet but very impressive client base (NDA territory)
• Subbies treated like part of the team – not disposable
• Usually 2-3 trusted subs per trade
• Proactive management, zero micromanaging
• You set your own diary

Working pattern:

• 1 day WFH (nice)
• 1 day in the office (near Stanstead Abbotts)
• 3 days on site (Home Counties or London)
• Northern M25 patch (M1 / M40 friendly)

Proper projects. Serious clients. Minimal nonsense. If you know Cat A / B, understand D&B, and believe jobs should run in the right order – perhaps we could have a discreet conversation.

Spencer Wade