Contracts Manager - Interior Fit-Out

The People Pod; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interiors contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee high-spec fit-out projects across the UK in sectors such as hospitality, retail, and stadiums. The successful candidate will lead multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards, while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme (after probation)

32 days holiday including bank holidays

Laptop, phone, and travel expenses

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in interior fit-out.
• Technical knowledge of joinery, finishes, M&E coordination, and construction regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple fit-out projects simultaneously across hospitality, retail, stadia, and commercial sectors.
• Oversee site operations, managing in-house teams and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget.
• Enforce health & safety compliance and industry best practices on every project.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Client-facing skills

Job description

Contracts Manager - Interior Fit-Out Projects
Manchester-based with Nationwide Travel

We're hiring an experienced Contracts Manager to lead high-spec fit-out projects across the UK in sectors including hospitality, stadia, retail and commercial

Working for a leading interiors contractor, you'll oversee fast-paced, design-led installations, ranging from restaurant refurbishments and commercial kitchens to retail spaces, offices, and stadium and lounge environments. You'll manage the full project lifecycle, from pre-start meetings to final handover, ensuring seamless delivery, high quality, and client satisfaction.

What A Contracts Manager Will Be Doing

• Lead multiple fit-out projects simultaneously across hospitality, retail, stadia, and commercial sectors
• Oversee site operations, managing in-house teams and subcontractors to deliver on time and within budget
• Act as the primary client contact throughout the contract, ensuring expectations are clearly managed and met
• Maintain project timelines, update programmes, and resolve any on-site challenges efficiently
• Collaborate closely with QS and commercial teams to manage variations and cost control
• Enforce health & safety compliance and industry best practices on every project
• Ensure premium quality standards through regular inspections and snagging management

What You'll Need

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in interior fit-out
• Background in delivering projects within hospitality, retail, commercial, or stadium environments
• Technical knowledge of joinery, finishes, M&E coordination, and construction regulations
• Strong client-facing, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide
• SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), and First Aid certifications preferred

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 (DOE)
• Laptop, phone, and travel expenses
• Private healthcare and pension scheme (after probation)
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays
• Opportunity to lead prestigious, design-led fit-out projects
• Supportive and fast-moving company culture

Ready to take ownership of standout fit-out projects across the UK? If you have the leadership, experience, and drive to deliver results in fast-track environments-apply today.

* Due to a high volume of applicants, we regret that we may not be able to respond to every application. *