Contracts Manager

Optio Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunities

Freelance opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Optio Resourcing is recruiting experienced Contracts Managers to oversee retail fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, managing PMs and site teams, and driving cost, quality and safety performance.

Candidates should have proven contracts management experience in retail fit-out or refurbishment, with exposure to major retailers, and hold SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold) and First Aid qualifications, plus a full UK driving licence and

Qualifications

• Proven contracts management experience in retail fit-out or refurbishment.
• Experience with major retailers or supermarkets.
• SMSTS, Black or Gold CSCS and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple retail projects across a region or nationally.
• Support and guide Project Managers and Site Managers.
• Take responsibility for programme, cost, quality and health and safety across the portfolio.
• Build strong client relationships and drive repeat work.
• Support pre-construction, tender handovers and commercial reviews.

Skills

Contracts management

Retail fit-out

Project management

Health & safety

CSCS/SMSTS

Driving licence

Job description

Contracts Manager - Retail Fit-Out - Nationwide

Location: Nationwide
Salary / Rate: TBC
Type: Permanent and Freelance

Optio Resourcing is recruiting experienced Contracts Managers to oversee retail fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK. We work with established retail contractors delivering for major UK retailers, supermarkets and high street brands.

About the Projects

The projects cover store refits, refurbishments, extensions, new store fit-outs and refrigeration works for major retailers. The work is fast-paced and often in live trading environments, with a mix of day and night works.

The Role

• Overseeing multiple retail projects across a region or nationally
• Managing and supporting Project Managers and Site Managers
• Taking responsibility for programme, cost, quality and health and safety across the portfolio
• Building strong client relationships and driving repeat work
• Supporting pre-construction, tender handovers and commercial reviews

About You

• Proven Contracts Manager experience in retail fit-out or refurbishment
• Experience with major retailers or supermarkets, such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, ASDA, M&S, ALDI or similar
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams at once
• SMSTS, Black or Gold CSCS and First Aid
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel nationwide

What's on Offer

• Permanent and freelance opportunities
• Competitive salary and package, or day rate
• A strong pipeline of retail projects across the UK
• Ongoing work with established contractors