Contracts Manager

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Contracts Manager in Sale, England. This role involves overseeing interior fit-out projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing subcontractors. Strong communication skills and relevant certifications (SMSTS, IOSH, CSCS) are required. The position is site-based with travel across the UK in primarily education and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in Education, Healthcare or Warehouse Projects.
• Ability to manage own diary and logistics efficiently.
• Based in the North West and comfortable with UK-wide travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project programmes and site activities.
• Oversee Health & Safety, RAMS, and CDM compliance.
• Coordinate design and construction phases.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and main contractors.
• Track progress, control variations, and protect project margins.
• Ensure quality control, client satisfaction, and successful handovers.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team player

Project management

Health & Safety compliance

Tools

SMSTS

IOSH

CSCS (Gold, Black or White)

Job description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Contracts Manager to oversee specialist interior fit-out projects across the UK, primarily within the education and commercial sectors. This role involves managing fitted furniture installations such as laboratories.

Project Scope

• Lives Sites: UK Wide
• Focus on fitted benching, sinks, and lab furniture
• Sectors: Education, Commercial, Healthcare
• HVAC/M&E experience desired but not essential

Candidate Profile

• Based in the North West and comfortable with UK-wide travel
• Visiting sites UK wide and office based in Greater Manchester
• Experience in Education, Healthcare, Warehouse Projects
• Able to manage own diary and logistics efficiently
• Strong communicator and team player
• SMSTS, IOSH, CSCS (Gold, Black or White) Required

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage project programmes and site activities
• Oversee Health & Safety, RAMS, and CDM compliance
• Coordinate design and construction phases
• Manage subcontractors and specialist trades
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and main contractors
• Track progress, control variations, and protect project margins
• Ensure quality control, client satisfaction, and successful handovers

Interview Process

First stage interview on MS Teams
Final stage interview in the office with the Directors