Contracts Manager

AKF Decorating; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company vehicle

23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holi

Additional annual leave up to 28 days

Impact within growing business

Job summary

AKF Decorating is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of painting and decorating projects from tender handover to completion. Based between the AKF office and active project sites, you will manage delivery, oversee safety, budget, and programme, and lead teams on site.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering painting and decorating projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of projects from handover to completion.
• Oversee workforce planning, progress, quality and safety.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain site records and project management systems.
• Ensure safety compliance and support accreditation.
• Assist tender prep, material orders, and labour planning.
• Lead operational meetings and report to senior management.
• Drive process improvements.

Job description

Contracts Manager GBP40,000- GBP46,000 per annum Manchester , M300JJ (within 50 miles radius)

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects, improving processes, and ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard?

Do you have the leadership skills, commercial awareness, and operational experience needed to manage multiple operatives and contracts from start to finish?

The role

An exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager who can proactively take responsibility for the successful delivery of its painting and decorating projects - from tender handover through to completion.

Based between the AKF office and active project sites, you will play a key role in managing the execution of painting and decoration works across AKF s projects, including AKF operatives; materials and plant;, supporting clients; improving systems; and ensuring every project meets expectations for quality, safety, budget, and program.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Key Responsibilities

As a Contracts Manager, you will:

• Manage the full operational delivery of projects from handover to completion.
• Oversee workforce planning, project progress, quality, and safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Manage project management systems, including maintaining accurate site records.
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance and support accreditation requirements.
• Support tender preparation, material ordering, labour planning, and project setup.
• Lead operational meetings and provide updates to senior management.
• Drive improvements to processes and ways of working.

About our company

AKF Decorating is a trusted painting and decorating company with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Known for reliable service, expert workmanship, and attention to detail, AKF Decorating works closely with clients to deliver professional decorating solutions that transform spaces and achieve outstanding results.

The Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance and agreed KPIs.
• Company vehicle and fuel provided for business use.
• 23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays.
• Additional annual leave with length of service (up to 28 days plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business.

The person

The ideal Contracts Manager will be proactive, organised, and confident managing multiple projects at once. You will have strong communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and experience using project management systems and Microsoft 365.

You should be comfortable working with clients, leading individuals and teams of operatives, and maintaining visibility across live projects.

Needs to be a contract manager with experience of painting and decorating trades or at least interior fit out trades. Preferably within a subcontractor organisations.

What s next

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, or things have gone a bit stale and you want opportunity, join AKF as a Contracts Manager,