Contracts Manager

Rogers McHugh; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh is seeking a Freelance Contracts Manager to oversee a programme of fast-paced pub and bar fit-out projects across the North West, Leicestershire and Staffordshire. The role is freelance with an initial 3-month contract and could extend based on workload.

You will manage multiple live sites, coordinate site teams, subcontractors, procurement and client meetings, ensuring safety, quality and financial targets are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within fit-out, refurbishment, or interior construction.
• Experience delivering pub, bar, restaurant, hospitality, or leisure projects preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-track projects simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple pub and bar fit-out projects concurrently.
• Overseeing Site Managers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Producing and managing project programmes.
• Monitoring quality standards and ensuring high-quality finishes.
• Conducting regular site visits across all live projects.
• Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings.
• Coordinating procurement and material deliveries.
• Reviewing project costs and commercial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Managing project handovers and close-out documentation.

Skills

Contracts management

Hospitality fit-out

Multi-project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Driving licence

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Freelance Contracts Manager – Pub & Bar Fit-Outs

Contract: Freelance / Self-Employed
Duration: Initial 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Location:Office is based in Manchester - Sites are normally located in the North West, Leicestershire & Staffordshire
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Contracts Manager to oversee a programme of fast-paced pub and bar fit-out projects across the North West, Leicestershire and Staffordshire regions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Contracts Manager with a strong background in hospitality fit-outs, refurbishment projects, and managing multiple live sites simultaneously.

Projects typically range from 1 to 4 weeks in duration, requiring excellent planning, coordination, and client-facing skills to ensure successful delivery within programme and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple pub and bar fit-out projects concurrently.
• Overseeing Site Managers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Producing and managing project programmes.
• Monitoring quality standards and ensuring high-quality finishes.
• Conducting regular site visits across all live projects.
• Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings.
• Coordinating procurement and material deliveries.
• Reviewing project costs and commercial performance.
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.
• Managing project handovers and close-out documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within fit-out, refurbishment, or interior construction.
• Previous experience delivering pub, bar, restaurant, hospitality, or leisure projects would be preferred but not fully essential
• Ability to manage multiple fast-track projects simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications preferred.

What's on Offer

• Initial 3-month freelance contract.
• Opportunity for contract extension based on workload and performance.
• Variety of fast-paced hospitality fit-out projects.