Contracts Manager in Preston

Energy Jobline CVL; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Contracts Manager to drive delivery across fast-paced retail and hospitality fitouts nationwide. You’ll oversee programmes, coordinate teams, and maintain client confidence through clear communication and rigorous site control.

This role combines hands-on delivery with strategic oversight, requires a strong background in shopfitting or interior construction, and a willingness to travel nationwide to ensure projects meet design specs, quality standards, and

Qualifications

• Strong background in shopfitting, joinery, or interior construction.
• Experience managing fast-track fit-out projects.
• Proven ability to develop and manage detailed project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle delivery of shopfitting and interior fit-out projects.
• Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring timelines are met.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and on-site activity for smooth delivery.
• Lead client and design meetings, resolving issues and maintaining progress.
• Ensure all works meet design specifications, quality standards, and brand requirements.
• Maintain strict compliance with health & safety regulations and site policies.

Skills

Shopfitting

Joinery

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Site coordination

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

This isn’t a Contracts Manager role where you’re just overseeing projects… you’re driving delivery across fast-paced, high-spec retail and hospitality fitouts nationwide. If you know how to keep programmes tight, standards high, and clients confident, this is where your impact will be felt daily.

What’s in it for you

• Lead multiple high value, fast-track projects across the UK
• Direct influence over programme delivery and project success
• Autonomy to manage sites, teams, and client relationships your way
• Exposure to major retail and hospitality brands
• Strong salary reflecting leadership responsibility
• A role that combines technical delivery with stakeholder engagement

Your responsibilities as a Contracts Manager

• Oversee full lifecycle delivery of shopfitting and interior fit-out projects
• Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring timelines are met
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and on-site activity for smooth delivery
• Lead client and design meetings, resolving issues and maintaining progress
• Ensure all works meet design specifications, quality standards, and brand requirements
• Maintain strict compliance with health & safety regulations and site policies

What we’re looking for in a Contracts Manager

• Strong background in shopfitting, joinery, or interior construction
• Previous experience managing fast-track fit-out projects
• Proven ability to develop and manage detailed project programmes
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel nationally
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (standard site and project-based hours)