Contracts Manager

Walker & Sloan; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable fit-out contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple fast-track pub and restaurant refurbishment projects. The role involves managing Site Managers and subcontractor teams while ensuring compliance with quality and health & safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in hospitality projects and excellent leadership skills. Up to £75,000 salary with additional benefits including travel expenses, car allowance, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Accommodation & travel expenses covered

Long-term progression opportunities

Holiday & wellbeing benefits

Supportive senior team

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Contracts Manager within fit-out or refurbishment.
• Background in hospitality, retail, or leisure projects preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing several fast-track fit-out projects simultaneously.
• Overseeing Site Managers and subcontractor teams nationwide.
• Ensuring programmes are met, often within compressed timeframes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Nationwide (Travelling)

Sector: Pub & Restaurant Fit-Out

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a specialist fit‑out contractor delivering fast‑track pub and restaurant projects across the UK. You'll oversee multiple live refurbishments at any one time, ensuring programme, quality and safety standards are achieved on tight turnaround schedules.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and a hands‑on approach within a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

Role Overview

• Managing several fast‑track fit‑out projects simultaneously.
• Overseeing Site Managers and subcontractor teams nationwide.
• Ensuring programmes are met, often within compressed timeframes.
• Managing quality, H&S compliance and RAMS implementation.
• Liaising directly with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Supporting pre‑construction planning and procurement.
• Producing progress reports and attending client meetings.
• Travelling nationally as projects demand.

About You

• Strong experience as a Contracts Manager within fit‑out or refurbishment.
• Background in hospitality, retail or leisure projects preferred.
• Confident managing multiple sites with tight programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Practical, solutions‑focused and calm under pressure.
• Willing to travel nationwide with overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

Company Profile

You'll be joining a well‑established fit‑out contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality pub and restaurant refurbishments for repeat clients nationwide. The business offers a supportive culture, consistent workload and opportunities to progress within operational leadership.

What's in it for you?

• 💰 Up to £75,000 + package
• 🚗 Car allowance or company vehicle
• 🏨 Accommodation & travel expenses covered
• 📈 Long‑term progression opportunities
• 🌴 Holiday & wellbeing benefits
• 🤝 Supportive, experienced senior team