Contracts Manager

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

25 days holiday

Company pension

Structured development plan

Director level progression

Job summary

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd is representing a well-established building contractor near Ferndown, Dorset, seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee fit-out and new build projects across the UK, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery and high quality.

The role offers a salary up to £75,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance, a performance bonus, 25 days holiday and a clear pathway to director-level progression, with training and development throughout a five-year plan.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager in construction.
• Experience delivering fit-out, refurbishment or new build projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fit-out and new build projects across the UK.
• Organise and chair pre-start meetings with clients and Site Managers.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and project teams.
• Procure and appoint subcontractors with the Quantity Surveyor.
• Ensure health and safety documentation is maintained.
• Develop and monitor project programmes with Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Chair regular progress meetings with Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Maintain project records and contractual documentation.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Contracts Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Contracts Manager - Fit-Out & New Build

Ferndown, Dorset

Salary up to £75,000 + Car Allowance £5000 + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a well-established and highly respected building contractor based near Ferndown, Dorset, who is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team.

The company has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality fit-out, new build, extension and structural alteration projects across the commercial, retail, hospitality and industrial sectors. Typical project values range from £1 million to £15 million.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within an ambitious, forward-thinking business. The company is committed to investing in its people and offers a genuine pathway for career progression. With a structured five-year development plan, you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and progress into a Director-level position.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple construction projects across the UK, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will lead project teams from pre-construction through to completion, building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure every project exceeds expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fit-out and new build projects across the UK.
• Organise and chair pre-start meetings with clients and Site Managers.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and project teams throughout each project.
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to procure and appoint subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure all risk assessments, method statements, Construction Phase Plans and Health & Safety documentation are completed and maintained.
• Gain a thorough understanding of project scope, prepare order schedules and issue information to Site Managers.
• Develop and monitor project programmes alongside Site Managers and subcontractors, ensuring clients are kept informed.
• Chair regular project progress meetings with Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, quality standards and programme delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project records, including drawings, Architect's Instructions, CVIs, RFIs, variations, valuations and all contractual documentation.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Contracts Director.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong background delivering fit‑out, refurbishment and/or new build projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver projects on programme and within budget.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £75,000.
• £5,000 Car Allowance.
• Performance Bonus.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Interesting and varied projects across multiple sectors.
• Clear career progression with a genuine opportunity to progress to Director level.