Contracts Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple projects across the UK. This senior position demands strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage projects safely and to high quality standards. Key responsibilities include ensuring effective planning and resource management, maintaining client relationships, and leading project teams. Competitive salary of GBP60,000 - GBP75,000, plus benefits like car allowance and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance / mileage

Bonus scheme

Pension and holiday package

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Contracts Manager or similar senior role within fit-out/refurbishment.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication, organisation, and client-facing skills.
• IT literate and confident with project documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and successful delivery of multiple fit-out/refurbishment projects.
• Ensure effective planning, programming, and resource management.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Review project requirements, risks, and scopes of work.
• Support pre-construction planning and project set-up activities.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide guidance to site and project teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, CDM and industry standards.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and reporting.
• Support commercial teams with variations, risk management, and final accounts.
• Lead project close-out processes and ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Project management

Communication

Organisation

Client-facing skills

Education

Relevant site management qualifications (e.g., SMSTS)

Job description

Contracts Manager - Fit Out / Refurbishment

Location: Hertfordshire (with UK travel)

Salary: GBP60,000 - GBP75,000 + Package (DOE)

A reputable and growing fit-out contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support the delivery of a range of projects across the UK. This senior position involves managing multiple schemes concurrently, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness and a proven ability to oversee all stages of a project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and successful delivery of multiple fit-out/refurbishment projects
• Ensure effective planning, programming and resource management
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Review project requirements, risks and scopes of work
• Support pre-construction planning and project set-up activities
• Conduct regular site visits and provide guidance to site and project teams
• Manage subcontractor procurement and performance
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, CDM and industry standards
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs and reporting
• Support commercial teams with variations, risk management and final accounts
• Lead project close-out processes and ensure smooth handovers

Requirements

• Experience in a Contracts Manager or similar senior role within fit-out/refurbishment
• Solid understanding of construction processes and contract administration
• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Good communication, organisation and client-facing skills
• IT literate and confident with project documentation
• Relevant site management qualifications (e.g., SMSTS)
• Full UK driving licence

Package

• GBP60,000 - GBP75,000 (DOE)
• Car allowance / mileage
• Bonus scheme
• Pension and holiday package
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Permanent, full-time role