Contracts Manager

Time Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric Company Car

Private Healthcare (Bupa)

Pension Scheme

Company Laptop & Phone

20 Days Holiday

Christmas Shutdown Days

Flexible Working Hours

Job summary

Time Recruitment is partnering with a growing fit-out and joinery contractor in Greater Manchester to appoint a Contracts Manager. You will oversee 2-3 live projects, manage delivery from pre-start to completion, and drive safety, quality and client satisfaction.

Projects range £1m–£6m; travel occasionally; reporting to Directors; lead site teams, coordinate RAMS and subcontractors, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining high standards and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager in fit-out, joinery or refurbishment sectors.
• Strong leadership and client-facing capabilities are essential.
• Ability to review and manage RAMS and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple live projects from pre-start to completion.
• Manage programmes, costs, quality and client expectations.
• Chair progress meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Client-facing

Project management

RAMS review

People management

Education

CSCS Black Card

Job description

Contracts Manager - Fit Out & Joinery

Location: Greater Manchester (Office-Based)
Salary: GBP60,000 - GBP70,000 + Electric Company Car + Private Healthcare
Benefits: Bupa Healthcare, Pension Scheme, 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 Additional Christmas Shutdown Days

The Opportunity

An established and growing fit-out and specialist joinery contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to join its senior management team.

With a turnover of approximately GBP15 million and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment, fit-out and bespoke joinery projects, the business works across a diverse range of sectors including hospitality, leisure, commercial interiors, retail, aviation and public-facing environments.

This is a predominantly office-based role overseeing multiple live projects across the North West, with occasional travel to sites further afield.

The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management and supporting site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Directors, you will oversee 2-3 projects simultaneously, managing all aspects of delivery from pre-start through to completion.

Projects typically range from GBP1m to GBP6m in value, including:

• High-end retail fit-outs
• Commercial interiors
• Hotels and hospitality projects
• Leisure facilities
• Airport environments
• Football stadiums and public venues
• Specialist joinery packages
• Refurbishment and upgrade schemes

You will work closely with Site Managers, clients, subcontractors and Health & Safety teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple fit-out and joinery projects.
• Manage project programmes, costs, quality and client expectations.
• Attend and chair progress meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Support and mentor Site Managers across live projects.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Liaise with Health & Safety teams to ensure compliance across all sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and programme adherence.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and on schedule.
• Provide regular project updates to Directors and senior management.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and identify repeat business opportunities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within:
  • Fit-Out
  • Commercial Interiors
  • Refurbishment
  • Specialist Joinery
• Strong joinery background.
• Experience managing projects valued up to GBP6m.
• CSCS Black Card (Essential).
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to review and manage RAMS.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Must live within a commutable distance of the Greater Manchester office.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working for both a main contractor and specialist subcontractor.
• Background delivering projects within:
  • Hospitality
  • Hotels
  • Leisure
  • Commercial Interiors
  • Retail Fit-Out
  • Aviation Environments
  • Airports
  • Stadium and Venue Projects
• Experience working with recognised contractors or clients such as:
  • Dawnvale
  • Medlock
  • Styles & Wood
  • Laing O'Rourke
  • Gleeds
  • Manchester Airport Group
  • Renaker Developments

What's On Offer?

• GBP60,000 - GBP70,000 Salary DOE
• Electric Company Car
• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Company Laptop & Phone
• Standard Pension Scheme
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional 3 Days Leave During Christmas Shutdown
• Flexible Working Hours
• Stable, Long-Term Career Opportunity
• Direct Access to Senior Leadership Team
• Opportunity to work on prestigious and high-profile projects

Working Hours

• Typically 40-50 hours per week.
• Flexible approach to working hours with responsibility for managing your own diary.
• Office-based role with regular site visits across the North West and occasional UK-wide travel.