Contracts Manager – Lab Fit-Out & LEV Projects

Ventxlabs Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Ongoing technical and professional dev

Medical Insurance

Job summary

VentxLabs is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee laboratory fit-out, fume extraction and LEV installation projects across the UK. You will work with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and to high safety standards.

You will plan and coordinate activities, manage subcontractors and review site progress, while maintaining strong commercial control and excellent customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory fitout, fume extraction and LEV installations.
• Knowledge of LEV testing requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple laboratory fit-out, fume cupboard, extraction and LEV projects.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients through the project lifecycle.
• Plan, programme and coordinate project activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee subcontractors, site teams and specialist installers.
• Monitor budgets, variations, costs and profitability.
• Conduct regular site visits to review progress, safety, quality and programme adherence.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Produce 2D AutoCAD layout drawings for client approval.
• Manage project documentation, RAMS, commissioning reports and O&M manuals.
• Attend client meetings, progress reviews and site coordination meetings.
• Ensure successful commissioning, testing, handover and close-out.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Health & safety compliance

2D AutoCAD

Client liaison

Leadership

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ in Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

VentxLabs is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee laboratory fit-out, fume extraction and LEV installation projects across the UK. You will work with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and to high safety standards.

You will plan and coordinate activities, manage subcontractors and review site progress, while maintaining strong commercial control and excellent customer satisfaction.