Contracts Manager

MCG Construction; Penwortham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. The successful candidate will manage client relationships and support project teams. Candidates need proven experience in fit-out and construction, with projects valued up to £3-5M. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company car or car allowance, 25 days holiday, and excellent career progression.

Benefits

Company car or 10% car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working on projects up to £3-5M in value.
• Background in joinery preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple fit-out and small build projects nationwide.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring repeat business and satisfaction.
• Lead and support project teams, ensuring smooth operations across all sites.
• Monitor programme, cost and quality control throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety and industry regulations.

Skills

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager

Strong understanding of fit-out and small build projects

Excellent leadership skills

Strong client management skills

Career-focused and ambitious

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Nationwide Contractor (Leisure & Retail Fit Out)
Salary: 60,000 - 72,000 + Benefits
Location: Nationwide Projects - Head Office North West

MCG Construction are proud to be representing our client, a leading nationwide contractor who specialise in leisure and retail fit out, with additional expertise across healthcare, education, and small works projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a forward-thinking Contracts Manager on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional who wants to take the next step in their career, working with a contractor delivering projects typically valued up to 3-5M.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing multiple projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. You will work closely with clients, site teams and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes across a variety of sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple fit-out and small build projects nationwide
• Manage client relationships, ensuring repeat business and satisfaction
• Lead and support project teams, ensuring smooth operations across all sites
• Monitor programme, cost and quality control throughout project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety and industry regulations
• Work closely with commercial teams to maintain profitability and value engineering

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within fit out and construction
• Strong understanding of both fit-out and small build projects
• Experience working on projects up to 3-5M in value
• Background in joinery (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills
• Career-focused, ambitious and committed to long-term progression

Benefits

• Salary: 60,000 - 72,000 (depending on experience)
• Company car or 10% car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Performance-related bonus scheme (after 2 years' service)
• Excellent career progression with a growing nationwide contractor

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Jamie Capper at MCG Construction (Manchester) or submit your CV today to apply.