Contracts Manager

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee retail fit-out projects in Bristol. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation, and managing multiple projects concurrently. Candidates should have a strong background in retail fit-outs and relevant certifications. Benefits include a company car, extensive leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

33 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Company pension scheme

Free on-Site Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager in retail fit-outs.
• Strong understanding of live trading environments.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of multiple retail fit-out projects.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee Health and Safety compliance.

Skills

Contracts Management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black/White) certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Construction Management Software

Job description

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, who operate as an employment business.

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Contracts Manager to join our clients team based in Bristol, who deliver turnkey Fit‑Out and Refurbishment projects within the Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Education Sectors throughout the UK.

As the Contracts Manager, you will be working within the Retail Division of the business, having full responsibility of retail projects from Pre‑Construction through to client handover.

You will be expected to lead Site Teams, coordinate the SubContractors and maintain a strong relationship with the clients for each project your running, making sure they are delivered on schedule, to the specification of the contract and that Health and Safety Legislation is strictly adhered to from start to finish.

For this role, it will be desirable if you have experience managing contracts within a live retail environment as well as a trade background in Carpentry/Joinery.

Due to the widespread nature of our clients work, this role will involve regular travel to different sites, potentially across the UK, any overnight stays or travel costs will be compensated.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple retail fit‑out projects concurrently.
• Coordinate Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme milestones.
• Prepare and manage construction programmes, resource plans and phasing schedules.
• Liaise with clients, store managers and internal departments to ensure smooth communication and delivery.
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance across all sites and promote safe working practices
• Review and approve RAMS, site logistics plans, drawings and progress reports.
• Maintain quality control and drive snag‑free handovers.
• Identify and mitigate project delays, risks or cost impacts.
• Attend nationwide site visits and client meetings as required.Support the commercial team with valuations, variations and cost control.

What You Will Need.

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager delivering retail fit‑out projects
• Strong understanding of the challenges of working in live trading environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/White) and First Aid certification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

What's On Offer

• Company car or car allowance.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Private healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on‑Site Parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Training and development support.
• Career progression opportunities.

If you're a Contracts Manager looking for work, please apply with your up to date CV and call Harry at the office!