Contracts Manager

PSR Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple retail fit-out and refurbishment projects. The role entails managing various projects simultaneously from a regional office, ensuring they meet program, budget, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management and stakeholder relations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for growth within a major UK construction group.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

£6,000 car allowance

Company bonus scheme

Pension and comprehensive benefits

Long-term development prospects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in fit-out/refurbishment.
• Strong track record in managing multiple fast-track projects.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management and commercial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple refurbishment and fit-out projects from pre-start to handover.
• Act as the main client liaison for all contractual matters.
• Oversee site teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Control programme, budget, and commercial performance.
• Provide regular updates on project performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contract administration

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

About the Company

This is a well-established specialist contractor operating within a major UK construction group, delivering high-quality fit‑out, refurbishment, and new‑build projects nationwide.

Although part of a larger organisation, they operate with the agility and culture of a regional business, while still benefiting from group‑level support and expertise.

Their Refurbishment and Fit‑Out division is expanding rapidly, with repeat business from major national brands including Amazon and leading high‑street retailers. Projects typically range from 100k to 3m, from fast‑track retail refurbishments to multi‑phase redevelopment schemes, often working in live environments where safety, communication, and minimal disruption are key.

The Role

Due to continued growth, the business is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple retail fit‑out and refurbishment schemes across the North, operating from their Durham office.

You’ll manage a small portfolio of concurrent projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality expectations. Working closely with Project and Site Managers, you will support pre‑construction planning, resource coordination, client management, and on‑site performance.

This is an opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and the backing of a major UK construction group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple refurbishment and fit‑out projects from pre‑start to handover
• Act as the main client liaison for all contractual and delivery matters
• Oversee site teams and ensure compliance with H&S and quality standards
• Control programme, budget, and commercial performance
• Support bid preparation and pre‑construction planning where required
• Provide regular updates on progress, cost, risk, and project performance

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager, ideally within retail, commercial, or logistics fit‑out/refurbishment
• Strong track record delivering fast‑track multi‑project workloads
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and commercial skills
• Knowledgeable in H&S, programme control, and contract administration
• Willing to travel to sites across the region as required

What's on Offer

• Competative Salary
• 6,000 car allowance
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to join a growing division with real long‑term development prospects backed by a major UK construction group