Contracts Manager - Fit-Out / Shopfitting

Upfront Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager - Fit-Out in Hampshire, with travel to sites. The role delivers turnkey fit-out projects across retail, hospitality, wellness, and commercial sectors, overseeing contracts from pre-construction to handover.

The candidate will lead client relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary teams within a senior, hands-on team. A strong track record in high-specification fit-out projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial fit-out and construction.
• Experience as Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager in fit-out.
• Experience managing subcontractors, project teams and client relationships.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and project delivery.
• SMSTS and CSCS certifications are required.
• A relevant construction qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of fit-out and construction projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and project teams to meet programme and standards.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee programme, procurement, commercial and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate complex construction elements including structural and enabling works.
• Control project risks, quality, health and safety, and handover of works.

Skills

Contract management

Senior level leadership

Client relationship management

Subcontractor coordination

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS certification

Construction qualification

Job description

Contracts Manager - Fit-Out

Salary: 65,000 - 80,000 DOE + car/car allowance + benefits
Location: Within proximity to Eastleigh, Hampshire with travel to sites
Position: Full-time, Permanent

An experienced Senior Contracts Manager - Fit-Out is required to join an established construction and fit-out business delivering high-quality projects across the retail, hospitality, wellness and commercial sectors. The Senior Contracts Manager - Fit-Out will take a senior role in the delivery of turnkey projects, overseeing contracts from pre-construction through to completion and working closely with clients, project teams and supply chain partners.

Salary and Package

• 65,000 - 80,000 per annum

• Company car or car allowance

• Benefits package

About the Company

A specialist fit-out and construction contractor delivering turnkey projects across retail, hospitality, wellness, leisure and commercial sectors.

Why Join Them

This is a senior position within an established contractor where the successful candidate will have genuine responsibility for complex, high-specification projects rather than purely standardised fit-out work.

The role offers exposure to a varied project portfolio, involvement across the full delivery lifecycle and the opportunity to work within a hands-on senior team with extensive experience across the fit-out and construction sectors.

About the Role

The Senior Contracts Manager - Fit-Out will oversee the successful delivery of projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion and handover. The role will involve managing multiple elements of turnkey project delivery while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of fit-out and construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.

• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and project teams to ensure works are delivered to programme and required standards.

• Managing client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Overseeing programme, procurement, commercial and contractual requirements.

• Coordinating complex construction elements including structural works, enabling works and specialist packages where required.

• Managing project risks, quality, health and safety and the successful handover of completed works.

Candidate Background

The successful Senior Contracts Manager - Fit-Out will have a strong background in commercial fit-out and construction, with previous experience operating at Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager level.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Strong experience managing commercial, retail or high-specification fit-out projects.

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Manager within the fit-out sector.

• Experience managing subcontractors, project teams, programmes and client relationships.

• Good understanding of construction contracts, project delivery and commercial requirements.

• SMSTS and CSCS certification.

• A relevant construction qualification would be advantageous.

Summary

This Senior Contracts Manager - Fit-Out role would suit an experienced fit-out professional looking for a senior position with responsibility for complex turnkey projects and a varied project portfolio.

It offers the opportunity to take a leading role in project delivery within an established specialist contractor.