Contracts Manager

CR1 Group Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction company seeks an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to oversee various refurbishment projects for a leading brand. This role involves managing multiple sites, coordinating teams, and ensuring quality control throughout the project duration. Applicants should possess strong construction knowledge and relevant certifications, as well as the ability to work independently. Competitive day rate offered along with significant project responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive freelance day rate

Opportunity to lead significant projects

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing distribution centres or similar industrial facilities.
• Freelance/contract availability for the full 24-week duration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all sites run smoothly.
• Oversee several projects at any one time.
• Help coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones.
• Oversee quality control and resolve issues.

Skills

Proven track record as a Site based lead Manager

Strong knowledge of construction processes

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to work independently

Education

CSCS Card (Professional or managers)

SMSTS

3 day first Aid

Job description

Freelance Contracts Manager - Distribution Centre Refurbishment & Fit-Out

Projects: South East

Start Date: End of Jan

Day Rate: Negotiable / Hotel / Fuel allowance

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to join our client who are main contractor that turnover circa £80m. They have been allocated a national roll out in the region of £35m's worth of Small / Medium Distribution centre refurbishments for their client, a world leading brand. The scope of works vary across all schemes and are from £1.2m to £2.4m a piece.

Project durations are 22 - 26 weeks.

You will be overseeing a handful of projects at any one time, regular site visits are expected and office presence at times as well as working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Making sure all sites are run smoothly
• Oversee several projects at any one time
• Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on‑site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly to the project team.
• Oversee quality control and resolve any issues that arise during construction and fit‑out.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a Site based lead Manager on refurbishment and fit‑out projects.
• Experience in managing distribution centres, warehouses, or similar industrial facilities would be ideal but essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.
• Freelance/contract availability for the full 24‑week duration.

Certificates required

• CSCS Card (Professional or managers)
• SMSTS
• 3 day first Aid

What We Offer

• Competitive freelance day rate and a run of work for the 2026
• Opportunity to lead a significant refurbishment project from start to finish.

Collaborative working environment with a supportive project team