Contracts Manager

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

Job summary

A leading nationwide contractor in the UK is seeking an ambitious Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects nationwide. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in contracts management within fit-out and construction, strong client management skills, and a career-focused mindset. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company car or 10% car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Contracts Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Job description

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 2-5M.

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.

Key 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.